Science in the New Age

Science in the New Age
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Publisher : Univ of Wisconsin Press
Total Pages : 260
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ISBN-10 : 0299138240
ISBN-13 : 9780299138240
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Book Synopsis Science in the New Age by : David J. Hess

Download or read book Science in the New Age written by David J. Hess and published by Univ of Wisconsin Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hess examines the arguments of people who accept the paranormal as part of a spiritual quest, parapsychologists who are seeking scientific explanations for a narrow range of paranormal phenomena, and skeptics who pooh-pooh the very notion. He finds that, despite their disagreements, they are forging a shared culture. Written for the nonspecialist. Paper edition (unseen), $17.95. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


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