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In "Dark Awakenings," author and scholar Cardin explores the
ancient intersection between religion and horror in seven stories
and three academic papers.
This fascinating work provides a complete overview of paranormal
phenomena, including the beliefs, attitudes, and notable figures
who have attempted to explain, defend, or debunk the mysteries
behind the unknown. Recent interest in the paranormal as pop
culture fodder belies its historical status as an important subject
of cultural, philosophical, and scientific significance. This book
traces the trajectory of paranormal studies from its early role as
a serious academic and scientific topic studied by mainstream
scientists and eminent scholars to its current popularity in books,
film, and TV. This compelling reference work details the
experiences, encounters, and ideas that make up this controversial
field of study. The contributed entries examine the broad phenomena
of the paranormal, addressing the history of scientific
investigations along with its contemporary media depictions to
illustrate the evolution of cultural attitudes about the
paranormal. A selection of primary documents provides real-life
accounts and contributions from noted experts that explore the full
scope of themes from spiritualism to poltergeists to astrology.
Accompanying images, timelines, quotations, and sidebars make the
content come to life and encourage alternative explanations of
these events. Contains more than 120 factual entries as well as
extensive excerpts from several primary documents in the area of
the paranormal Features contributions from noted experts in its
field from across viewpoints-including believers and skeptics
Profiles a number of important individuals who have contributed to
the history and study of the field Includes such topics as
near-death experiences, paranormal dreams, the supernatural, magic,
and the occult
Perfect for school and public libraries, this is the only reference
book to combine pop culture with science to uncover the mystery
behind mummies and the mummification phenomena. Mortality and death
have always fascinated humankind. Civilizations from all over the
world have practiced mummification as a means of preserving life
after death-a ritual which captures the imagination of scientists,
artists, and laypeople alike. This comprehensive encyclopedia
focuses on all aspects of mummies: their ancient and modern
history; their scientific study; their occurrence around the world;
the religious and cultural beliefs surrounding them; and their
roles in literary and cinematic entertainment. Author and horror
guru Matt Cardin brings together 130 original articles written by
an international roster of leading scientists and scholars to
examine the art, science, and religious rituals of mummification
throughout history. Through a combination of factual articles and
topical essays, this book reviews cultural beliefs about death; the
afterlife; and the interment, entombment, and cremation of human
corpses in places like Egypt, Europe, Asia, and Central and South
America. Additionally, the book covers the phenomenon of natural
mummification where environmental conditions result in the
spontaneous preservation of human and animal remains. Includes
photographs, reproductions of ancient art, images from films and
television, and a bibliography to encourage further research
Features profiles of famous archaeologists and key figures who have
been instrumental in bringing the mummy to modern consciousness
Contains various timelines tracing the exploration of the Egyptian
tombs, the birth of modern genetic and radiologic methods of study,
the evolution of mummies in film and literature, and the history of
mummies around the world Highlights key facts and interesting
trivia related to mummies in helpful sidebars Offers an extensive
bibliography to encourage further reading
Companion title to The Astounding Illustrated History of Science
Fiction this new book reflects the same roots in Gothic literature
but follows a complementary path through the 20th century, to the
movies of Peter Jackson, the success of streaming TV series such as
Grimm, and the fantasy of Neil Gaiman's American Gods. From the
wellspring of Frankenstein, Germanic fairy tales, and heroic, epic
myths a dark and fantastic path can be found to the fragmentation
of the 1930s: the schlock horror of early modern movies, the
invention of High Fantasy by Tolkien and fellow Inkling C.S. Lewis,
and the pulp magazine powerhouse Weird Tales with Robert E.
Howard's sword and sorcery archetype Conan. A brilliant concoction
of movie posters, stills, book covers, fantastic art and incredible
timelines.
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