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Weiner, Debra H (Ed) & Nelson, Roger D (Ed)(1987). Research in parapsychology 1986: Abstracts and papers from the Twenty -ninth Annual Convention of the Parapsychological Association, 1986.Lanham, MD, US: Scarecrow Press, Inc. (vii, 240 pp) Abstract (from the publicity materials) Original research [76 papers] on psi phenomena (extrasensory perception and psychokinesis), exploring such topics as the role of geomagnetic factors, paranormal healing, psychokinesis on microscopic and macroscopic objects, "misfocused" psi, and a formula for ESP success in the laboratory, are reported in this volume. Methodological and theoretical issues, including a debate between two interpretations of the psychokinesis data, are also presented. Round -table discussions treat ethical and practical concerns in integrating parapsychology with clinical psychology, "channeling," and suggested directions for future research. /// This book is of value to both casual and serious students of the paranormal who wish to keep abreast of current research and thinking in the field.
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