Excellent up-to-date book about pseudoscience and science denial, with an in-depth look at how human psychology promotes these problems. An engaging and comprehensive critical review of a wide range of pseudoscientific topics which explores the underlying psychological factors behind paranormal and related beliefs.
Excellent up-to-date book about pseudoscience and science denial, with an in-depth look at how human psychology promotes these problems. An engaging and comprehensive critical review of a wide range of pseudoscientific topics which explores the underlying psychological factors behind paranormal and related beliefs.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Preface Chapter 1: The Nature of Pseudoscience The Paranormal Pathological Science: N Rays, Polywater, and Cold Fusion Conspiracy Theories Why Study Pseudoscientific Claims? Chapter 2: Psychics and Psychic Phenomena Spiritualism Psychic Readings Psychic Predictions of the Future Psychic Crime Detection Prophetic Dreams and Hunches Chapter 3: Life after Death Ghosts Poltergeist Near-Death and Out-of-Body Experiences Reincarnation Vampires and Zombies Chapter 4: Laboratory Parapsychology The Nature of the Evidence Early Research: J. B. Rhine and S. C. Soal The Uri Geller Episode Remote Viewing Ganzfeld Studies Random Events and Reaction Time Studies Bem's Studies Neuroimaging Studies Psi Theory Belief in Psi Chapter 5: Pseudopsychologies Freudian Theory The Psychology of Jung Humanistic Psychology Chapter 6: Astrology and the Lunar Effect Astrology and Astronomy Testing Astrological Predictions Moon Madness Chapter 7: UFOs I: Close Encounters of the First Kind The Constructive Nature of Human Perception Close Encounters of the First Kind Chapter 8: UFOS II: Photographs, Physical, Evidence, and Abductions Photographic Evidence Physical Evidence The Tunguska Event Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Alien Abductions The End of the World, the Hollow Earth, and Cattle Mutilation The Great UFO Cover-Up Chapter 9: Ancient Astronauts and the Bermuda Triangle Ancient Astronauts Pyramid Power, Pyraminds, and Mummies Von Däniken in Peru The Bermuda Triangle Chapter 10: Faith Healing Faith Healers' Techniques Psychic Surgery The Dangers of Faith Healing The Role of Shrines Chapter 11: Alternative Medicine Homeopathy Energy Medicine: Therapeutic Touch, Reiki, and Aura Reading Naturopathy Herbal Remedies, Vitamins, and Supplements Other Alternative Treatments Chiropractic Big Pharma Chapter 12: Mass Hysteria, Sick Buildings, and Environmental Health Scares Asbestos Microwaves and Electromagnetic Fields Electromagnetic and Chemical Hypersensitivity Roundup - Glyphosate Chemical Phobia Silicone Breast Implants and Connective Tissue Disease Chapter 13: Special Topics in Pseudoscience Brain Pseudoscience Autism and Vaccines Creationism and Intelligent Design Criminal Profiling and Other Forensic Junk Sciences Cryptozoology Dowsing and the Magic Pendulum Firewalking Polygraphy and Lie Detection The Shroud of Turin References Index About the Author
Preface Chapter 1: The Nature of Pseudoscience The Paranormal Pathological Science: N Rays, Polywater, and Cold Fusion Conspiracy Theories Why Study Pseudoscientific Claims? Chapter 2: Psychics and Psychic Phenomena Spiritualism Psychic Readings Psychic Predictions of the Future Psychic Crime Detection Prophetic Dreams and Hunches Chapter 3: Life after Death Ghosts Poltergeist Near-Death and Out-of-Body Experiences Reincarnation Vampires and Zombies Chapter 4: Laboratory Parapsychology The Nature of the Evidence Early Research: J. B. Rhine and S. C. Soal The Uri Geller Episode Remote Viewing Ganzfeld Studies Random Events and Reaction Time Studies Bem's Studies Neuroimaging Studies Psi Theory Belief in Psi Chapter 5: Pseudopsychologies Freudian Theory The Psychology of Jung Humanistic Psychology Chapter 6: Astrology and the Lunar Effect Astrology and Astronomy Testing Astrological Predictions Moon Madness Chapter 7: UFOs I: Close Encounters of the First Kind The Constructive Nature of Human Perception Close Encounters of the First Kind Chapter 8: UFOS II: Photographs, Physical, Evidence, and Abductions Photographic Evidence Physical Evidence The Tunguska Event Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Alien Abductions The End of the World, the Hollow Earth, and Cattle Mutilation The Great UFO Cover-Up Chapter 9: Ancient Astronauts and the Bermuda Triangle Ancient Astronauts Pyramid Power, Pyraminds, and Mummies Von Däniken in Peru The Bermuda Triangle Chapter 10: Faith Healing Faith Healers' Techniques Psychic Surgery The Dangers of Faith Healing The Role of Shrines Chapter 11: Alternative Medicine Homeopathy Energy Medicine: Therapeutic Touch, Reiki, and Aura Reading Naturopathy Herbal Remedies, Vitamins, and Supplements Other Alternative Treatments Chiropractic Big Pharma Chapter 12: Mass Hysteria, Sick Buildings, and Environmental Health Scares Asbestos Microwaves and Electromagnetic Fields Electromagnetic and Chemical Hypersensitivity Roundup - Glyphosate Chemical Phobia Silicone Breast Implants and Connective Tissue Disease Chapter 13: Special Topics in Pseudoscience Brain Pseudoscience Autism and Vaccines Creationism and Intelligent Design Criminal Profiling and Other Forensic Junk Sciences Cryptozoology Dowsing and the Magic Pendulum Firewalking Polygraphy and Lie Detection The Shroud of Turin References Index About the Author
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