About the author
Courtney M. Block has written several reference and nonfiction works on parapsychology and the paranormal, including Encyclopedia of Parapsychology (Rowman & Littlefield, 2022), Researching the Paranormal: How to Find Reliable Information about Parapsychology, Ghosts, Astrology, Cryptozoology, Near-Death Experiences, and More, and Inside the World's Haunted Libraries (Bloomsbury Academic). The Encyclopedia surveys the history of parapsychology, its key international figures, and a decade-by-decade annotated bibliography, functioning as a research tool for students and librarians rather than a narrative account. Researching the Paranormal is aimed at readers, students, and librarians who want to evaluate paranormal claims and sources critically, distinguishing informed inquiry from casual campfire interest. Inside the World's Haunted Libraries turns that same research-oriented attention toward reported paranormal activity in library settings around the world. Across these titles, Block writes for readers who want structured, source-aware information on parapsychology and the paranormal rather than practice guides or personal testimony.
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💬 What our editors say about Courtney M Block's books
“Block delivers a pragmatic manual that strips away mysticism to reveal the underlying research methodologies essential for credible inquiry. It is particularly strong in its emphasis on primary sources and scholarly works, making…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Researching the Paranormal: How to Find Reliable Information about Parapsychology, Ghosts, Astrology, Cryptozoology, Near-Death Experiences, and More
“Block provides a necessary corrective to the often unscientific approach found in mainstream occult literature. It excels in teaching methodological rigor and source evaluation for topics like cryptozoology and astrology.…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Researching the Paranormal: How to Find Reliable Information about Parapsychology, Ghosts, Astrology, Cryptozoology, Near-Death Experiences, and More
“Block’s encyclopedia is a meticulously organized volume that traces the full arc of parapsychological inquiry from its Spiritualism era origins to contemporary psi investigation. It stands out for profiling influential…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Encyclopedia of Parapsychology
📋 Editions by Courtney M Block in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Researching the Paranormal: How to Find Reliable Information abo | 2024 | Rowman & Littlefield Publi | 342 | 9781538192177 |
| Researching the Paranormal: How to Find Reliable Information abo | 2020 | Rowman & Littlefield Publi | 342 | 9781538131442 |
| Encyclopedia of Parapsychology | 2022 | Rowman & Littlefield Publi | 366 | 9781538155455 |
| Inside the World's Haunted Libraries | 2026 | Bloomsbury Academic | 288 | 9798881801380 |
