J. B. Rhine: On the Frontiers of Science.
Jefferson, NC: McFarland, 1982. First edition. Hardcover. Large octavo. xii + 264pp. Red cloth lettered in gilt on spine & front board. Index & bibliography. B/w frontisportrait. [ Gedenkschrift ] A collection of essays on the life and work of Joseph Banks Rhine (1895 – 1980 ), whose name is almost synonymous with research into E.S.P. and parapsychology. Rhine pioneered scientific research into parapsychology as a branch of psychology, and established the Parapsychology Laboratory at Duke University, founded the Journal of Parapsychology, etc. etc. Includes essays by both Rhine's wife and his daughter as well as a bibliography of his writings. A touch of rubbing cloth, bumps to corners and spine ends, page edges a bit darkened and foxed, a very few scattered pencil lines outside text - otherwise a clean VG copy (no dust jacket issued?). Item #54674
ISBN: 9780899500539
Price: $20.00