Paranormal Britain: Belief in the Uncanny in England, Scotland, and Wales
Autor Tom Clark, Christopher D. Bader, Joseph O. Bakeren Limba Engleză Hardback – 30 apr 2026
In addition to presenting original findings based on novel data, the authors also engaged in extensive ethnographic fieldwork with different paranormal subcultures. Among other adventures, readers get to ride along as they spend the night with the 'most violent poltergeist in history,' participate in the high ritual of a UFO cult, search for Nessie and werewolves, visit crop circles, learn to read Tarot, talk with alien abductees, and go on shamanic vision quests.
Authoritative and systematic, yet readable and entertaining, Paranormal Britain will be of interest to scholars researching the sociology of religion, science, and belief in late modernity.
The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com. Open access was funded by Chapman University.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781350561656
ISBN-10: 1350561657
Pagini: 272
Ilustrații: 45 bw illus
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 x 28 mm
Greutate: 0.5 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Bloomsbury Academic
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 1350561657
Pagini: 272
Ilustrații: 45 bw illus
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 x 28 mm
Greutate: 0.5 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Bloomsbury Academic
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
Cuprins
Acknowledgements
Introduction: I'm Nobody
Chapter 1: The Inner Light
Chapter 2: Into the Depths
Chapter 3: Most Haunted
Chapter 4: Mysterious World
Chapter 5: Around in Circles
Chapter 6: Mysterious Universe
Chapter 7: The Devil's Bargain
Conclusion: I'm Nobody, Pt II
Bibliography
Index
Introduction: I'm Nobody
Chapter 1: The Inner Light
Chapter 2: Into the Depths
Chapter 3: Most Haunted
Chapter 4: Mysterious World
Chapter 5: Around in Circles
Chapter 6: Mysterious Universe
Chapter 7: The Devil's Bargain
Conclusion: I'm Nobody, Pt II
Bibliography
Index
Recenzii
Far from being a "normal island", Clark, Bader and Baker's excellent and entertaining new book demonstrates the ways in which modern Britain is a paranormal island.
This important and timely book can help us understand why paranormal beliefs are so popular in Britain today. The authors combine results from their new belief survey CASPAR with original fieldwork to reveal the complex and fascinating relationship between paranormal beliefs and organised religious belief in Britain. You don't have to be a believer or a sceptic: Paranormal Britain is packed with facts and discoveries that will both amaze and entertain you.
While it is a common assumption that British society is becoming increasingly secular, the evidence suggests otherwise. This fascinating, provocative, and enjoyable study of the social significance of the paranormal provides a compelling argument for the scholarly analysis of this important area of modern Western culture.
For some people ghosts, monsters, and aliens are not just creations of Hollywood entertainment. This book explains in accessible, even gripping prose who these people are, how prevalent paranormal belief is in Britain, and why people hold such beliefs in our supposedly scientific age. A brilliant sociological intervention.
This is a hugely informative study of paranormal cultures in modern Britain. Based on a fascinating new national survey and boots on the ground field work, insights abound regarding belief in UFOs, ghost tourism, hauntings, crop circles, and much more. Written with a light touch, it is also a highly enjoyable read.
This important and timely book can help us understand why paranormal beliefs are so popular in Britain today. The authors combine results from their new belief survey CASPAR with original fieldwork to reveal the complex and fascinating relationship between paranormal beliefs and organised religious belief in Britain. You don't have to be a believer or a sceptic: Paranormal Britain is packed with facts and discoveries that will both amaze and entertain you.
While it is a common assumption that British society is becoming increasingly secular, the evidence suggests otherwise. This fascinating, provocative, and enjoyable study of the social significance of the paranormal provides a compelling argument for the scholarly analysis of this important area of modern Western culture.
For some people ghosts, monsters, and aliens are not just creations of Hollywood entertainment. This book explains in accessible, even gripping prose who these people are, how prevalent paranormal belief is in Britain, and why people hold such beliefs in our supposedly scientific age. A brilliant sociological intervention.
This is a hugely informative study of paranormal cultures in modern Britain. Based on a fascinating new national survey and boots on the ground field work, insights abound regarding belief in UFOs, ghost tourism, hauntings, crop circles, and much more. Written with a light touch, it is also a highly enjoyable read.