Studies in Psychical Research

""Studies in Psychical Research"" is a comprehensive book written by Frank Podmore that delves into the realm of paranormal phenomena and its investigation. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part discussing the history of psychical research and the second part exploring various cases of paranormal experiences and their scientific analysis. In the first part, Podmore provides a detailed account of the origins of psychical research, including the work of early pioneers such as William Crookes and Alfred Russel Wallace. He also discusses the controversies and criticisms that surround the field of psychical research, particularly in relation to the credibility of mediums and spiritualists. The second part of the book contains a range of case studies that examine different aspects of paranormal phenomena, including telepathy, clairvoyance, and psychokinesis. Podmore presents evidence for and against the existence of these phenomena, and highlights the challenges faced by researchers in attempting to study them scientifically. Overall, ""Studies in Psychical Research"" provides a fascinating insight into the history and practice of psychical research, and offers a balanced and thought-provoking analysis of paranormal experiences and their investigation.1897. Contents: introductory; spiritualism as a popular movement; physical phenomena of spiritualism; spiritualism and psychical research; poltergeists; Madam Blavatsky and theosophy; experimental thought transference; telepathic hallucinations; ghosts; haunted houses; premonitions and previsions; secondary consciousness; impersonation, obsession, clairvoyance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.