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UFOs and Popular Culture
James R. Lewis
其他書名
An Encyclopedia of Contemporary Mythology
出版Bloomsbury Publishing USA, 2000-12-01
主題Social Science / Popular CultureSocial Science / Sociology / General
ISBN15760737509781576073759
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=Ib3OEAAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋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.

Is the human race the result of a breeding experiment carried out by ancient astronauts? Are satanists, extraterrestrials—or both—mutilating cattle? Whimsical and fascinating, UFOs and Popular Culture explores a rich facet of Americana and its impact on contemporary society. The UFO phenomenon is put into folkloric and psychological perspective, revealing much about our collective psyche.

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 is your first stop resource for understanding UFO beliefs and their impact on contemporary America. Topics explored include Music and UFOs, Naked Aliens, Reincarnation, Roswell, Brad Steiger, Heaven's Gate, War of the Worlds, and UFO Conventions.