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Wings of Illusion: The Origin,Nature and Future of Paranormal Belief.(1990) John F. Schumacher. New York. Prometheus.
The Corruption of Reality: A Unified Theory of Religion, Hypnosis,and Psychopathology.(1995) John F. Schumacher.New York. Prometheus.
Feet of Clay (1996) Anthony Storr. London. Free Press.