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Book Review of Ghost Hunters : William James and the Search for Scientific Proof of Life After Death

Ghost Hunters : William James and the Search for Scientific Proof of Life After Death
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Helpful Score: 9


Fascinating history of a handful of scientists at the turn of the last century who attempted to study the paranormal using standard scientific method. Unexpectedly (to me) even-handed, the author does not advocate for her point of view, but tells the story as it happened, with enough background on the researchers to make clear their prejudices. This isn't a book of ghost stories, so if you're looking for that, look elsewhere. This is a well-researched history and also a very good story.