Poltergeists

<p><em>Poltergeists</em> was first published in 1979 and rapidly established itself as a leading work on the topic. It has been frequently referred to as <em>groundbreaking</em> and a <em>classic of</em> the genre.</p><p> </p><p>Illustrative cases from all over the world are presented dating from the sixteenth century to the late twentieth. Included are destructive cases <em>fantastical</em> cases poltergeist assaults phenomena that are allegedly brought about by a witch or a demon and others which appear to be the handiwork of a deceased human being.</p><p> </p><p>Most cases are sourced from contemporary notes or diaries often little known or unknown but nevertheless fascinating with many translated from non-English language sources.</p><p> </p><p>The book includes a computer analysis of the leading characteristics of hundreds of cases of poltergeists and hauntings and offers tentative conclusions as to the natural 'clusters' into which the cases fall.</p><p> </p><p><em>Poltergeists</em> is essential reading for anyone who is interested in parapsychology and the paranormal.</p><p> </p><p> </p>