The power of the mind to influence the physical world has long been debated, debunked, studied for military applications, and used in science fiction. This historical and theoretical study of mind-matter interaction, or MMI, explores the phenomena of levitation, stigmata, inedia, paranormal activity, bilocation, fire immunity, luminosity, and the teleportation of matter. The results of more than a century of formal experimental research are discussed, as are resultant training techniques, theories, and controlled experiments used to test or bolster psychokinetic abilities.

About the Author
Pamela Rae Heath, M.D., PsyD., has written widely about such topics as experiential research, place memory, the afterlife and mind-matter interaction. She is a member of the Parapsychological Association, the Society for Psychical Research and the Society for Scientific Exploration. She lives in South Carolina.

Reviews
"A very welcome compilation and review of the wide range of so-called psychokinetic type of human experiences that puzzle laymen, experiencers and scientists alike. It is a real treasure to have all in one book such a collection of the types of spontaneous case experiences, a sensible summary of the long history of experimental research, theoretical considerations, some modern applications of mind-matter interaction, as well as a summary of training techniques to improve such ability"-Sally R. Feather, Ph.D., Executive Director, The Rhine Research Center, Durham, North Carolina; "One of the most insightful and important sources on the experience of being psychic and developing psychic abilities out there, with the added much-needed focus of addressing the oft-neglected inherent ability we all have, psychokinesis"-Loyd Auerbach, M.S., adjunct professor at JFK University in California and Atlantic University in Virginia Beach.



Book Information
ISBN 9780786449712
Author Pamela Rae Heath
Format Paperback
Page Count 319
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 549g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm * 16mm