Le Grand Manuel de Parapsychologie Scientifique is a landmark French-language reference work that offers a broad and rigorous introduction to scientific parapsychology. Edited by Renaud Evrard, Claude Berghmans and Paul-Louis Rabeyron, the manual features original chapters by leading researchers and educators in the Francophone world. It is designed to serve both as a foundational resource for students and a reference for professionals working in parapsychology and related fields.

This volume reflects the unique intellectual history and contemporary developments in French parapsychological research. Its chapters cover key experimental paradigms, theoretical models, and methodological approaches, as well as the field’s relationship to mainstream science. Importantly, it also addresses cultural and philosophical dimensions of psi phenomena, situating them within broader discourses in the humanities and social sciences.

Committee members acknowledged the significance of this work in advancing parapsychology within the French-speaking world. The editors and contributors are recognized figures in the field, and the book’s publication by a respected academic press ensures wide accessibility and academic legitimacy. Its contribution not only supports scientific parapsychology in France but also demonstrates the PA’s international reach and commitment to fostering global scholarship.

For its editorial excellence, scientific depth, and pivotal role in revitalizing Francophone parapsychology, Le Grand Manuel de Parapsychologie Scientifique has earned its place among the 2025 PA Book Award recipients.

The Parapsychological Association Book Award was established in 2015 to recognize books in the field of parapsychology that make significant contributions to science and to the cultural conversation about the implications of parapsychology. Visit the PA Book Award Page to learn more about the award and previous winners.