Scientifical Americans: The Culture of Amateur Paranormal Researchers

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.

Author: Sharon A. Hill
Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
Published: 12/01/2017
Pages: 254
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.70h x 5.80w x 0.80d
ISBN13: 9781476672472
ISBN10: 1476672474
BISAC Categories:
- Science | Philosophy & Social Aspects
- Social Science | Popular Culture
- Body, Mind & Spirit | Mysticism

About the Author
Sharon A. Hill is a geologist, writer and researcher of topics related to science, society, and the paranormal. She lives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.