Pasulka, D. W.

American Cosmic: Ufos, Religion, Technology

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ISBN 13:
9780190692889
author:
Pasulka, D. W.
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Oxford University Press, USA
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
149mm X 214mm
Genre:
Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Popular Culture
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£18.36

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American Cosmic UFOs, Religion, Technology by Diana Walsh Pasulka The belief in intelligent extraterrestrial life is a widespread phenomenon in the United States, with over half of American adults and more than three-quarters of young Americans sharing this conviction. This phenomenon is not limited to fringe groups, but is instead held by successful and influential individuals in various fields. Pasulka's six-year ethnographic study explores the mechanisms behind this belief system, which is changing and even supplanting traditional religions. The author argues that the ubiquity of extraterrestrial life in modern media, such as popular TV shows, can influence memory and shape people's perceptions. She also examines how the search for planets that might support life lends credibility to media portrayals of alien life. Pasulka's research delves into the ways in which people interpret unexplainable experiences and how the media is replacing religion as a cultural authority that offers answers about non-human intelligent life. By examining the intersection of science, technology, and popular culture, Pasulka sheds light on the complex factors driving the widespread belief in extraterrestrial life.

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