UFOs and Popular Culture: An Encyclopedia of Contemporary Mythology (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781576072653)

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.

Author: James R. Lewis
ISBN-10: 1576072657
ISBN-13: 9781576072653
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Language: English
Published: 12/01/2000
Pages: 438
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.90lbs
Size: 10.30h x 7.32w x 1.17d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 11/01/2000 pg. 72
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2001 pg. 352