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The Roots of Consciousness: The Classic Encyclopedia of Consciousness Studies Revised and Expanded

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Written, in part, as his Doctoral thesis, he touches on a wide range of subjects. Topics from the commonality between mythology and religion (a la Joseph Campbell) to psychokinetic theory, Kirilian photography & Psi phenomena - will bring you up to date (circa 1982) on the research preformed by the West's foremost authorities at UCLA, Princeton and SRI (Stanford Research Institute.) Mishlove's own amazement of the subject matter is only foreshadowed by the incredible subjects he is reporting on. Look for an updated editon in mid-97

Jeffery Mishlove is one of those rare people who isn't afraid to stand up and tell things like they really are - regardless how much it may irk the would-be-gods of academia and other such hyper-indoctrinated priests of science. Read his books.

Also, has anyone else ever wondered why Reed Business Information, Inc., seems to have such a stranglehold on book reviews? Who bowed down and proclaimed them experts on everything anyway? Personally, whenever I encounter a poor or questioning book review from RBI and their cronies - I take that as a good sign in favor of the book or author.

Remember, scientism is inherently hostile towards all things outside its very limited parameters of comprehension, and scientists hold nothing sacred - except for the Holy Dollar Bill and science itself. And if you think scientism isn't a religion, just drill any given scientist with the tools of ethnomethodology and pull a little reflexivity into the discussion - and watch them froth at the mouth like their bible-thumpin' baptist counterparts that they hate so much (because they are exactly like them but just dressed differently. Scientists have a fetish for white labcoats).

Anyway, read Dr. Mishlove's books and enjoy them. They will deliver more food for thought in one book than most people will ever encounter during six years (or more) of kissing-up for a higher degree.

Remember that when you wake up.

THE ROOTS OF CONSCIOUSNESS was written by the world's one and only doctor in parapsychology, Dr. Jeffrey Mishlove. Few people are as well-connected with pioneers in the field of conciousness as Mishlove, and his lifetime of experience with psychic research is reflected in what is certainly the most complete compendium of consciousness studies ever.

Have you ever wondered whether people's feelings towards one another could be captured on film, or whether animals can communicate with humans? Would you like to better understand metal-bending, psychokinesis, UFOs and out-of-body phenomenons? If you answered, "yes" to any of the above, this is the book for you.

THE ROOTS OF CONSCIOUSNESS is large (wide, thick and heavy), with lots of excellent black and white photographs and illustrations, which makes it an ideal conversation-starter when placed atop your coffee table. By flipping this book open randomly to any given page, one is immediately rewarded with fascinating insights into the details of some branch of parapsychology. Mishlove's interdisciplinary expertise lends this book tremendous depth and breadth of scope, as it includes history, mathematics, physics, psychology, and religion.

I love the way this book is organized into several main sections which cover history, folklore, scientific studies, and theories to explain what is going on when people demonstrate extraordinary events and human abilities. I appreciate the balanced way that Mishlove covers the facts free from hyperbole -- and the way he includes the perspective of skeptics such as James Randi along with the point of view of researchers in the field of psi.

While THE ROOTS OF CONSCIOUSNESS is currently out of print, it is well worth finding a copy!

While researching for my own book, I was fortunate enough to talk to a psychic who led me to this book. While that may sound strange, it's the truth. This truly is an encyclopedia of counsciouness studies. From the history to the folklore to the scientific exploration of psychic phenomena, Jeffrey Mishlove has compiled an amazing resource for anyone interested in the topic.

Whether it's Rabindranath Tagore and the autistic Albert Einstein in a great tete a tete or the little known side effects of Lie Algebras in the absurdly complex maintenance of observer created reality, Mishlove has stalwartly and never unaccidentably fashioned the great hidden thing of the nineties. Beware, kids, and work on your number theory!