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Research Strategies in the Study of Shamanism and Anomalous Experience
Author(s) -
Krippner Stanley
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
anthropology of consciousness
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.117
H-Index - 14
eISSN - 1556-3537
pISSN - 1053-4202
DOI - 10.1525/ac.1991.2.1-2.13
Subject(s) - shamanism , history , psychology , epistemology , archaeology , philosophy
The anomalous experiences of shamans have been reported over the centuries, but only recently have they been subjected to rigorous investigation. Although interviews, reports, and informal observations can produce interesting material, their anomalous nature can only be determined by controlled observations and experimental studies. Examples of each are given and recommendations are made for further research.