The coverage of parapsychology in introductory psychology textbooks: 1990-2002

Journal of Parapsychology

Volumn 67, Issue 1, 2003, Pages 167-179

  McClenon, James ^a   Roig, Miguel ^b   Smith, Matthew D ^c   Ferrier, Gillian ^c  

^a ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b St John's College   (United States)

^c LIVERPOOL HOPE UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 0037821770     PISSN: 00223387     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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