Presence: The Strange Science of the Unseen Other by Ben Alderson-Day Hardcover

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Presence by Ben Alderson-Day This book charts a psychologists journey to understand one of the most unusual experiences known to humankind: the feeling that someone or something is there when we are alone. A tour-de-force through contemporary psychology, psychiatry, neuroscience and philosophy, Presence is the story of who we carry with us, at all times, as parts of ourselves. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this enthralling book, Ben Alderson-Day explores one of the most curious experiences known to humankind: the universal, disturbing sense that someone or something is there when we are alone the feeling of an unseen presence.When and why do presences emerge? What does this feeling mean and where does it come from? And how can we even begin to understand a phenomenon that can be transformative for those who experience it and yet so hard to put into words? The answers to these questions lie in this fascinating exploration through cutting-edge research in contemporary psychology, psychiatry, neuroscience and philosophy.Taking the reader on a riveting and emotional journey, Presence offers remarkable insights into the experience of felt presence and how it relates to a range of medical conditions, including sleep paralysis, dementia and Parkinsons. This compelling story will stoke the fascination of sceptics and ardent believers alike who are drawn to the mystery of the unseen. Author Biography Ben Alderson-Day is an Associate Professor in Psychology and a Fellow of the Institute for Medical Humanities at Durham University. A specialist in atypical cognition and mental health, his work spans cognitive neuroscience, psychiatry, philosophy, and child development. Table of Contents Preface: what is there?Part I: Phantom others1 A thickness in the air2 Things which can never be sooken of3 The double4 Luke5 The presence robot6 Ill set the table for three people when its just me and my wifePart II: Fellow travelers7 The walnut of reality8 The marathon monk of Billingham9 Seeing darkness10 Spirit11 In two minds12 You never askedIndex Review Winner of the British Psychological Society 2023 Book Award for Popular Science Alderson-Day offers a thrilling and erudite survey of the experience of "felt presence" – where one has the strong feeling that someone, or something, is there, but without any input from our traditional senses. The book brings together rich testimonies of this core human experience, with the insights of myth, history, philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, and psychiatry. Reading it leaves one with an enriched appreciation of what we are and how much more we have yet to understand about ourselves. Matthew Broome, Professor of Psychiatry and Youth Mental Health and Director of the Institute for Mental Health, University of BirminghamThe sense that you are not alone - that someone or something is "there" - is a fascinating topic and this marvellous book draws across many different kinds of experiences to give a coherent account of the kinds of processes that underlie this feeling.Sophie Scott, Director of the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College LondonPresence is a fascinating read. The writing is lively and the stories are compelling. Thanks to Alderson-Day, the mysterious world of visions, voices and ghostly presences is just that bit more understandable.Jason Arunn Murugesu, New Scientist Those interested in developing a richer understanding of the phenomenon will appreciate Alderson-Days in-depth exploration of the topic and detailed endnotes.Library JournalAlderson-Days wonderful book truly represents such an intellectual experience and is a rare achievement as well as being a delight to read.Alastair Morgan, The Polyphony This book is an excellent and enjoyable discourse on the topic, written engagingly for a general reader, and covering much associated ground.Graham Kidd, Journal of the Society of Psychical Research -- . Details ISBN1526173506 Pages 304 Publisher Manchester University Press Year 2023 ISBN-10 1526173506 ISBN-13 9781526173508 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2023-03-21 UK Release Date 2023-03-21 Imprint Manchester University Press Place of Publication Manchester Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2023-03-21 Illustrations 5 black & white illustrations Author Ben Alderson-Day DEWEY 235 AU Release Date 2023-03-31 Subtitle The Strange Science of the Unseen Other Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:141517546;

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