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OverviewHave you ever had your car keys or television remote control inexplicably vanish from under your nose, only to reappear months later in another part of the house for no evident reason? Most would dismiss it as absent-mindedness, with perhaps a joking remark about paranormal activity. Yet remarkable circumstances surrounding many such accounts suggest that the mysterious disappearance of objects could be more than ""just one of those things."" Examining a large selection of fascinating narratives, this book reviews the ""disappearing object phenomenon"" (DOP) from a scientific standpoint. Both skeptical and supportive perspectives on DOP are considered, leading to the conclusion that disappearing, appearing and reappearing objects are indicators of a controversial take on the nature of reality. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Tony JinksPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.268kg ISBN: 9780786498604ISBN 10: 0786498609 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 30 October 2016 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Introduction Part 1: Jottles Are More Than Disappearing Objects 2: A Typology of Jottles 3: Additional Features Applicable to All Jottles Part 4: How Prevalent Is the Phenomenon? 5: Collating Case Studies—Finding the Common Threads 6: Thinking Skeptically About Jottles Part 7: A New Approach 8: External Agents 9: Human-Centered Causes 10: What Are Jottles? (In My Opinion, at Least) Chapter Notes Bibliography IndexReviewsThe author analyses nearly four hundred cases of disappearing object phenomenon acquired through his own research and through web-based case studies. The individual cases themselves are captivating to read; they ignite the imagination and, but for the most ardent sceptic, entice one to attribute mystery and meaning to the phenomenon. -Vladimir Dubaj, Australian Journal of Parapsychology Author InformationTony Jinks teaches neuroscience and paranormal studies to psychology students at the University of Western Sydney, Australia. He is a consultant on the Australian Institute of Parapsychological Research Review Board and publishes in a wide variety of scientific fields. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |