The Spiritualist Movement: Speaking with the Dead in America and around the World [3 volumes]: Speaking with the Dead in America and around the World

At once controversial and intriguing, Spiritualism has spread from the United States to become a global movement. Bringing together perspectives from within the movement and without, this unique collection treats readers to insights about Spiritualism's history, belief, and practice.

• Documents Spiritualism's history as it grew from a small 19th-century movement in upstate New York to a global presence

• Takes an interdisciplinary approach that includes psychic research, as well as more traditional fields

• Discusses human experiences that have been documented across cultures and throughout history

• Explores the Spiritualist movement in nations as diverse as Italy, France, Australia, Germany, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States