Paranormal Claims A Critical Analysis |
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| Editor:
| Farha, Bryan |
| Contribution by:
| Farha, Bryan
Barrett, Stephen
Beyerstein, Barry L.
Blackmore, Susan
Dean, Geoffrey
Hyman, Ray
Nickell, Joe
Radford, Benjamin
Randi, James
Rosa, Linda
Sagan, Carl
SHERMER, Michael |
| Foreword by:
| Shermer, Michael |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7618-3772-5 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2007 |
| Publisher: | University Press of America, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $48.99 |
Book Description:
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This academic text features articles regarding paranormal, extraordinary, or fringe-science claims. It logically examines the claims of astrology; psychic ability; alternative medicine and health claims; after-death communication; cryptozoology; and faith healing, all from a skeptical perspective. Paranormal Claims is a compilation of some of the most eye-opening articles about pseudoscience and extraordinary claims that often reveal logical, scientific explanations, or an outright...
More DescriptionThis academic text features articles regarding paranormal, extraordinary, or fringe-science claims. It logically examines the claims of astrology; psychic ability; alternative medicine and health claims; after-death communication; cryptozoology; and faith healing, all from a skeptical perspective. Paranormal Claims is a compilation of some of the most eye-opening articles about pseudoscience and extraordinary claims that often reveal logical, scientific explanations, or an outright scam. These articles, steeped in skepticism, teach critical thinking when approaching courses in psychology, sociology, philosophy, education, or science.