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Scientifical Americans - The Culture of Amateur Paranormal Researchers (Paperback)
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For centuries, humans have experienced and explored strange
experiences perceived as supernatural or paranormal. In the 21st
century, reality television and the Internet boosted public
interest in ghosts, UFOs, mystery animals, and unusual phenomena
worldwide. By 2010, there were about 2000 self-formed amateur
research and investigation groups (ARIGs) in the US whose goals
were to "prove" paranormal activity existed or help others who have
experienced such events. The ghost hunters, Bigfoot chasers, and
UFO researchers were serious in their pursuit, calling themselves
professionals, using an array of equipment, and stating that their
methods were scientific. High regard for scientists and the
honorific use of science in American culture, coupled with the
public's lack of familiarity with scientific methods, created a
niche for self-styled paranormal experts to become locally and
nationally renowned, often assuming the scientist role without
having scientific training or credentials. This volume is a
fully-referenced, comprehensive and unique look at the history of
research into these paranormal topics by scientists and the
mission, methods, and ideas promoted by passionate amateurs.
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