The First Ten Years Of The Parapsychology Laboratory, Department Of Psychology, Duke University

The book ""The First Ten Years of the Parapsychology Laboratory, Department of Psychology, Duke University"" by Joseph B. Rhine is a detailed account of the early years of the Parapsychology Laboratory at Duke University. The book covers the period from 1930 to 1940, during which time Dr. Rhine and his colleagues conducted groundbreaking research into extrasensory perception (ESP) and psychokinesis (PK).The book begins with an introduction to the field of parapsychology and the history of the Parapsychology Laboratory at Duke University. It then goes on to describe the research methods used by Dr. Rhine and his colleagues, including the use of card-guessing experiments and tests of psychokinesis.Throughout the book, Dr. Rhine provides detailed descriptions of the various experiments conducted at the laboratory, including the results obtained and the implications for the field of parapsychology. He also discusses the challenges faced by the laboratory, including criticism from skeptics and the difficulty of obtaining funding for research.Overall, ""The First Ten Years of the Parapsychology Laboratory, Department of Psychology, Duke University"" provides a fascinating insight into the early years of parapsychology research and the groundbreaking work conducted by Dr. Rhine and his colleagues. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the field of parapsychology or the history of scientific research.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.