Scientifical Americans

Scientifical Americans
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 255
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ISBN-10 : 9781476630823
ISBN-13 : 1476630828
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Book Synopsis Scientifical Americans by : Sharon A. Hill

Download or read book Scientifical Americans written by Sharon A. Hill and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2017-11-28 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 21st century, reality television and the Internet have fed public interest in ghosts, UFOs, cryptozoology and other unusual phenomena. By 2010, roughly 2000 amateur research and investigation groups formed in the U.S.--ghost hunters, Bigfoot chasers and UFO researchers, using an array of (supposedly) scientific equipment and methods to prove the existence of the paranormal. American culture's honorific regard for science, coupled with the public's unfamiliarity with scientific methods, created a niche for self-styled paranormal experts to achieve national renown without scientific training or credentials. The author provides a comprehensive examination of the ideas, missions and methods promoted by these passionate amateurs.


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