Bowman, Matthew

The Abduction of Betty and Barney Hill: Alien Encounters, Civil Rights, and the New Age in America

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ISBN 13:: 9780300281859
author:: Bowman, Matthew
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Yale University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 288
Dimensions:: 23.4 x 15.5 x 2.3 centimetres (0
Genre:: History, United States, 20th Century,
Condition:: New
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The Abduction of Betty and Barney Hill: Alien Encounters, Civil Rights, and the New Age in America In 1960s America, a shocking story of alien abduction captivated the nation. The Hills, an interracial couple, claimed to have been taken aboard a spacecraft against their will, sparking a phenomenon that would shape American popular culture. Historian Matthew Bowman delves into the heart of this story, revealing its connections to the tumultuous politics and social upheaval of the 1960s. As Bowman explores the Hills' experience, he uncovers the complex web of idealism, disillusionment, and paranoia that defined this pivotal moment in American history. The story of the Hills' abduction serves as a microcosm of the era's shifting winds, exposing the promise and fallout of the civil rights movement and the rise of cynicism and conspiratorialism. Through this fascinating account, Bowman sheds light on the enduring impact of the 1960s on American society, revealing how the myth of political consensus has given way to a more complex and nuanced reality.

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