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The '''Parapsychological Association''' was formed in 1957 as a professional society for [[parapsychology|parapsychologists]] following an initiative by [[Joseph Banks Rhine|Joseph B. Rhine]]. Its purpose has been "to advance parapsychology as a science, to disseminate knowledge of the field, and to integrate the findings with those of other branches of science." It holds annual conventions, which are reported in its ''Proceedings'', and the proceedings of which are published annually as ''Research in Parapsychology''. |
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The Association was created in [[Durham, North Carolina|Durham]], North Carolina, on |
The Association was created in [[Durham, North Carolina|Durham]], North Carolina, on June 19, 1957. Its formation was proposed by Rhine, Director of the [[Rhine Research Center|Duke Laboratory]] at [[Duke University]], at a ''Workshop in Parapsychology'' held there. Using the occasion afforded by this wide representation of the field, Rhine proposed that the group form itself into the nucleus of an international professional society in parapsychology. |
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Its first president was [[R. A. McConnell]], then of the Biophysics Department, [[University of Pittsburgh]], and the first vice-president was Gertrude R. Schmeidler of the Department of Psychology, [[City College of New York]]. Rhea White was named Secretary Treasurer. Four others were elected to the Council, bringing the total to seven: Margaret Anderson, Remi Cadoret, [[Karlis Osis]], and [[W. G. Roll]]. One of the co-founding supporters of PA was renowned anthropologist [[Margaret Mead]]. |
Its first president was [[R. A. McConnell]], then of the Biophysics Department, [[University of Pittsburgh]], and the first vice-president was Gertrude R. Schmeidler of the Department of Psychology, [[City College of New York]]. Rhea White was named Secretary Treasurer. Four others were elected to the Council, bringing the total to seven: Margaret Anderson, Remi Cadoret, [[Karlis Osis]], and [[W. G. Roll]]. One of the co-founding supporters of PA was renowned anthropologist [[Margaret Mead]]. |
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In 1969 the association became formally affiliated with the [[American Association for the Advancement of Science]] (AAAS).<ref>{{cite book |last=Melton |first=J. G. |authorlink= |title=Parapsychological Association. In Encyclopedia of Occultism & Parapsychology |publisher=[[Thomson Gale]] |year=1996 |pages= |isbn=978-0810394872}}</ref><ref>http://www.aaas.org/aboutaaas/affiliates/</ref> The work of the association is reported in the ''[[Journal of Parapsychology]]'' and the ''Journal of the American Society for Psychical Research''.<ref>http://www.parapsych.org/psi_journals.html</ref> |
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The association has its critics, including physicist [[John Archibald Wheeler]], who tried but failed to convince the AAAS to expel the organization in 1979.<ref>DRIVE THE PSEUDOS OUT OF THE WORKSHOP OF SCIENCE by J.A. Wheeler http://seattleskeptics.org/pages/events.htm</ref> |
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The current president of the Parapsychological Association (2008-2009) is [[Etzel Cardeña]], Professor of Psychology at [[Lund University]], Sweden. |
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==External links== |
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[http://parapsych.org/ Parapsychological Association homepage] |
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*The [http://parapsych.clubexpress.com/ Members-Only website] of the Parapsychological Association. |
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The Parapsychological Association was formed in 1957 as a professional society for parapsychologists following an initiative by Joseph B. Rhine. Its purpose has been "to advance parapsychology as a science, to disseminate knowledge of the field, and to integrate the findings with those of other branches of science." It holds annual conventions, which are reported in its Proceedings, and the proceedings of which are published annually as Research in Parapsychology.
The Association was created in Durham, North Carolina, on June 19, 1957. Its formation was proposed by Rhine, Director of the Duke Laboratory at Duke University, at a Workshop in Parapsychology held there. Using the occasion afforded by this wide representation of the field, Rhine proposed that the group form itself into the nucleus of an international professional society in parapsychology.
Its first president was R. A. McConnell, then of the Biophysics Department, University of Pittsburgh, and the first vice-president was Gertrude R. Schmeidler of the Department of Psychology, City College of New York. Rhea White was named Secretary Treasurer. Four others were elected to the Council, bringing the total to seven: Margaret Anderson, Remi Cadoret, Karlis Osis, and W. G. Roll. One of the co-founding supporters of PA was renowned anthropologist Margaret Mead.
In 1969 the association became formally affiliated with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).[1][2] The work of the association is reported in the Journal of Parapsychology and the Journal of the American Society for Psychical Research.[3]
The association has its critics, including physicist John Archibald Wheeler, who tried but failed to convince the AAAS to expel the organization in 1979.[4]
The current president of the Parapsychological Association (2008-2009) is Etzel Cardeña, Professor of Psychology at Lund University, Sweden.
References
- ^ Melton, J. G. (1996). Parapsychological Association. In Encyclopedia of Occultism & Parapsychology. Thomson Gale. ISBN 978-0810394872.
- ^ http://www.aaas.org/aboutaaas/affiliates/
- ^ http://www.parapsych.org/psi_journals.html
- ^ DRIVE THE PSEUDOS OUT OF THE WORKSHOP OF SCIENCE by J.A. Wheeler http://seattleskeptics.org/pages/events.htm
External links
Parapsychological Association homepage
