UFO Crash at Roswell: The Genesis of a Modern Myth by Benson Saler (English) Pap

Description: UFO Crash at Roswell by Benson Saler, Charles A. Ziegler, Charles Moore In the summer of 1947 something mysterious crashed in the New Mexican desert, close to Roswell. This book charts the development of a modern myth and examines how the belief in UFOs has become so popular with Americans that one-quarter truly believe aliens have visited Earth. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In UFO Crash at Roswell, the authors discuss the on-going debate about the mysterious 1947 crash in New Mexico that may possibly be a UFO.In the summer of 1947 something mysterious crashed in the New Mexican desert near the town of Roswell. Whether it was an alien spacecraft manned by tiny humanlike beings or-the US governments official explanation-a scientific research balloon has long been a subject of passionate debate. Transcending the believer-versus-skeptic debate, anthropologists Benson Saler and Charles A. Ziegler contend that the Roswell story is best understood as a modern American myth. They show how the story-and its continual retelling-tap into modern fears about the power of technology, the duplicity of the government, and the power of the media. UFO Crash at Roswell also includes physicist Charles Moores meticulous account of how 1947 experiments to launch balloon-borne radar reflectors may have led to the Roswell UFO myth. Author Biography Benson Saler is professor emeritus of anthropology at Brandeis University and the author of Conceptualizing Religion. Charles A. Ziegler is a senior research associate in anthropology at Brandeis University. Charles B. Moore is professor emeritus of atmospheric physics at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Review "Illuminates an intriguing fact of what it means to be human: to want—to need—stories, tall tales, myths, answers . . . hope."—San Diego Union-Tribune"A sound case study of contemporary . . . mythmaking, as well as an excellent and objective account of a very curious, and potent, period in American history."—Journal of American Folklore"UFO Crash at Roswell . . . searches for answers about why so many believe in the crash of a flying saucer at Roswell, how these beliefs came to be, and their meaning. Highly recommended."—Curtis Peebles, author of Watch the Skies!"UFO Crash at Roswell persuasively explains the wreckage that is key to Roswell; the later tales of alien intrusion; and the varying assumptions, hopes, and fears that likely motivate these tales."—Stewart Guthrie, Professor of Anthropology, Fordham University"After reading this groundbreaking book, you cant look at the Roswell Incident the same way, whether youre a believer, a skeptic, or uncommitted."—Albuquerque Journal"Thought-provoking reading."—Anthropological Forum Review Quote "Illuminates an intriguing fact of what it means to be human: to want-to need-stories, tall tales, myths, answers . . . hope."-San Diego Union-Tribune "A sound case study of contemporary . . . mythmaking, as well as an excellent and objective account of a very curious, and potent, period in American history."-Journal of American Folklore "UFO Crash at Roswell. . . searches for answers about why so many believe in the crash of a flying saucer at Roswell, how these beliefs came to be, and their meaning. Highly recommended."-Curtis Peebles, author ofWatch the Skies! "UFO Crash at Roswellpersuasively explains the wreckage that is key to Roswell; the later tales of alien intrusion; and the varying assumptions, hopes, and fears that likely motivate these tales."-Stewart Guthrie, Professor of Anthropology, Fordham University "After reading this groundbreaking book, you cant look at the Roswell Incident the same way, whether youre a believer, a skeptic, or uncommitted."-Albuquerque Journal "Thought-provoking reading."-Anthropological Forum Details ISBN1588340635 ISBN-10 1588340635 ISBN-13 9781588340634 Format Paperback Short Title UFO CRASH AT ROSWELL Pages 216 Language English Media Book Illustrations Yes Edition 2nd Imprint Smithsonian Books Subtitle The Genesis of a Modern Myth DOI 10.1604/9781588340634 UK Release Date 2010-06-22 Place of Publication Washington Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2010-06-22 NZ Release Date 2010-06-22 US Release Date 2010-06-22 Author Charles Moore Publisher Smithsonian Books Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-06-22 DEWEY 001.9420978943 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159508564;

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