The History & Mystery of Parapsychology

The History & Mystery of Parapsychology surveys extrasensory perception, psychokinesis, hauntings and near-death experiences through their historical, scientific and psychological contexts. Steve Higgins considers how researchers have investigated claims of telepathy, mind over matter and survival after death, while keeping attention on the difficulties of studying experiences that resist straightforward explanation.

Examples of parapsychological research include Zener cards, the Ganzfeld experiment and investigations of spontaneous cases. The book also examines how belief systems can influence paranormal enquiry, alongside the methods used to assess reported phenomena. Its approach brings together the subject’s history, research practices and psychological interpretations, presenting parapsychology as a field shaped by both enduring questions and continuing debate.