The spectre of the UFO, as popularized by shows such as The X-Files, has brought an astonishing slant to the face of modern religious practice. But what motivates the fantastical and sometimes sinister beliefs of UFO worshippers? UFO Religions critically examines some of the fascinating issues surrounding UFO worship – abduction narratives, UFO-based interpretations of other religions, the growth of pseudo-sciences purporting to explain UFOs, and the responses of the core scientific community to such claims. Focusing on contemporary global UFO groups including the Raelian Movement, Heaven”s Gate, Unarius and the Ansaaru Allah Community, it gives a clear profile of modern UFO controversies and beliefs.
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格式 EPUB ● 网页 400 ● ISBN 9781135251598 ● 编辑 Christopher Partridge ● 出版者 Taylor and Francis ● 发布时间 2012 ● 下载 6 时 ● 货币 EUR ● ID 2592092 ● 复制保护 Adobe DRM
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