Richard M. Dolan is a gifted historian whose study of U.S. Cold War strategy led him to the broader context of increased security measures and secrecy since World War II. One aspect of such government policies that has continued to hold the public's imagination for over half a century is the question of unidentified flying objects.

UFOs and the National Security State is the first volume of a two-part detailed chronological narrative of the national security dimensions of the UFO phenomenon from 1941 to the present. Working from hundreds of declassified records and other primary and secondary sources, Dolan centers his investigation on the American military and intelligence communities, demonstrating that they take UFOs seriously indeed.

Included in this volume are the activities of more than fifty military bases relating to UFOs, innumerable violations of sensitive airspace by unknown craft and analyses of the Roswell controversy, the CIA-sponsored Robertson Panel, and the Condon Committee Report. Dolan highlights the development of civilian anti-secrecy movements, which flourished in the 1950s and 1960s until the adoption of an official government policy and subsequent "closing of the door" during the Nixon administration.

This is the new must-have UFO book. For beginners and experienced researchers alike, historian Richard Dolan covers the full range of this incredibly complex topic in his uniquely engaging style. He offers fresh insights on everything connected to UFOs: ancient aliens, modern encounters, abductions, channelers, the politics and cover-up, the black budget world, the bizarre science, the social dimensions (read YouTube and Facebook), the future, and much more. Toward that end, Dolan gives practical insights on how to distinguish and investigate UFOs in today's world, where we are flooded with claims and videos and data of all types. In addition, as one of ufology's pioneers in the deep analysis of the cover-up, he offers an original perspective on how it all works and why the cover-up, despite being so entrenched and insidious, is nevertheless bound to end. He also writes on the nature of contact, speculating on who these "Others" might be. Finally, Dolan takes the reader through the "weird science" of UFOs, covering everything from propulsion to spacetime to consciousness and more. UFOs for the 21st Century Mind is a roadmap pointing the way forward in a field filled with uncertainty and obfuscation. In so doing, it is set to reposition an ancient phenomenon into a contemporary state of mind, reminding you just why the greatest mystery of our time is also one of the most important. Contents: Introduction 1. What Are UFOs? 2. Theories of Ancient Visitation 3. Into Modernity: Airships, Foo Fighters, and Flying Saucers, 1896 to 1969 4. UFO Secrecy and Those Who Fought It 5. Digging Deeper-The Breakaway Civilization 6. High Strangeness-UFOs from 1970 to 1990 7. UFOs, 1991 to the Present 8. Contact and Abduction 9. The Growth of Ufology 10. Who Are They? What Do They Want? 11. Weird Science: Propulsion, Energy, Spacetime, and Consciousness 12. Into the Future, Into Ourselves Conclusion 486 p. Illustrated Endorsements: "In a field that can be so confusing, so complex, Richard Dolan has taken his many years of thinking about UFOs and written a completely fresh overview of the entire subject. . . . This is an ambitious work that truly ties the many different aspects of the subject together. It's rare to find something like this, especially considering the care and thoroughness that went into it." -- George Noory, host of Coast to Coast AM. "As a follow-up to his previous books exploring the relationship between UFOs and the National Security State, historian Richard Dolan widens his perspective to explore all aspects of this provocative phenomenon. In this role, he takes us on a journey that brings to life the subtlety and depth of this rich subject, a truly captivating read." --H. E. Puthoff, Ph.D., Director, Institute for Advanced Studies at Austin "UFOs For the 21st Century Mind represents a new kind of book - one that clearly and intelligently addresses literally every aspect and implication of the most maligned, misunderstood and compelling subject in human history. Richard Dolan's newest work is perfect reading for serious students of ufology as well as the absolute beginner. Inspired, particularly well written, and the product of a first class mind for this or any other century." --Peter Robbins, coauthor of the U.K. bestseller, Left At East Gate: A First-Hand Account of the Rendlesham Forest UFO Incident, Its Cover-up and Investigation "This is an invaluable treatment of the known facets and seemingly endless implications regarding UFOs, with a much-appreciated focus on the human experience. A job well done, Richard." -- Sam Maranto, Investigative Researcher

This is the 2nd volume in Richard Dolan's series, "UFOs and the National Security State," a complete history of the UFO phenomenon from the 1940s to the present. This volume analyzes the UFO sightings, politics, and research that occurred during the last two decades of the cold war, from 1973 to 1991.

Working from archival sources, professional journals, and his own investigations, Dolan describes UFO encounters worldwide, many of which involved sensitive military airspace. He also studies "UFO politics," describing the black-budget connection and explaining UFO secrecy. Finally, he provides a history of UFO research itself, recreating the discussions and debates concerning all facets of the phenomenon, and includes an analysis of the Internet on UFO research. Behind it all is the backdrop of a world in technological, economic, and political transformation.

"UFOs and the National Security State: The Cover-Up Exposed, 1973-1991," takes the reader through a turning point in the histo