Contemporary methods used in laboratory-based mediumship research

Journal of Parapsychology

Volumn 71, Issue , 2007, Pages 37-68

  Beischel, Julie ^a  

^a Windbridge Institute for Applied Research in Human Potential   (United States)

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EID: 57049083570     PISSN: 00223387     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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