UFOs and Popular Culture: An Encyclopedia of Contemporary Mythology

(Hardback)

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From religious beliefs and legends to movies and TV shows, from advertising and celebrities to Internet sites and photo ops, this illustrated A-Z encyclopedia makes it easy to locate each topic, and the opportunities for further research assure its timeliness. * Includes an introduction providing a detached, coherent assessment of the UFO phenomenon, tracing its origins to the 19th century and earlier * Provides an extensive chronology including an appendix on Heaven's Gate and UFO-related organizations and periodicals

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"Sure to entice casual readers... Should be included in all UFO collections, for its alphabetical table of contents makes it easy to locate each topic, and the opportunities for further research assure its timeliness." - Library Journal "A worthwhile investment for X-Files fans and other enthusiasts who will seek it out for pleasure. The video fan looking for classic science fiction and the student writing a first report on unidentified flying objects also will find it a useful source." - VOYA

Author Bio

James R. Lewis is a professional writer and academic specializing in new religions and the New Age.