Dowsing Research: An Overview of Dowsing

This book outlines and explores the history, uses and scientific view of dowsing. Chapter one includes the extensive history from ancient to modern times beginning in Europe and ending in the United States. The types of dowsing and styles of dowsing are explored with explanations on the types of tools and materials and nonphysical information dowsers search for. Chapter two focuses on the scientific theories and the belief systems of dowsing. Quantum physics, Carl Jung's collective unconscious and a reaction to energy that emanates from water by dowsers are explored as explanations behind dowsing. The claims of dowsers success and what makes the rods move is discussed. Items and earth energy that is searched for by dowsers is further explored. The fact that dowsing isn't a high priority in science yet the testimonials from dowsers and witnesses are convincing that dowsing may be an effective tool for searching for some things is discovered. Earth energy and the search for noxious energies by notable dowsers and theories of magnetism sensitivity by dowsers are themes of this chapter. Chapter 3 is a conclusion on the science of dowsing and the place dowsing may have in the future where the new age movement is growing. Personal perspectives and narrative exploration of synchronistic events finalize this book.