A01=HM Collins
A01=TJ Pinch
anomalous phenomena studies
Author_HM Collins
Author_TJ Pinch
Category=QD
Circular Reinforcement
Critical Respondent
empirical research methods
EPR Paradox
eq_isMigrated=1
eq_isMigrated=2
eq_nobargain
ESP
Extra Sensory Perception
geller
Geller Demonstrated
Geller Effect
Non-Locality Problem
orthodox
Orthodox Science
paradigm incommensurability
paranormal
Paranormal Phenomena
Parapsychological Research
phenomena
Pk Effect
Pk Experiment
psi
Psi Phenomena
Psychical Research
quantum
Quantum Theory
quantum theory debates
Radical Interpretation
Repeatable Experimental Conditions
russell
scientific revolutions
Scientist Respondent
social construction of scientific knowledge
sociology of science
Superb
targ
theory
Tv Tube
uri
VSA
Wave Function
Wave Function Collapse
Product details
- ISBN 9780415474566
- Weight: 570g
- Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 15 Aug 2008
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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Originally published in 1982. Taking a radical interpretation of the Kuhnian concept of paradigm incommensurability, the authors begin by discussing the difficulties of gaining access to the ideas of communities with different rational categories, and then define the subject area of parapsychology, offering a review of the relevant literature. After exploring parapsychology’s compatibility with science, physics, psychology and quantum theory, the authors move on from this predominantly theoretical framework, and devote the middle section to an empirical study of metal bending. They conclude with an examination of the results, analyse diverse interpretations and investigate the consequences for the idea of scientific revolution.
