- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Prometheus Books; Reprint edition (1 Jan 2012)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1616144912
- ISBN-13: 978-1616144913
- Product Dimensions: 24.9 x 15.2 x 2 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 486,749 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This is an insightful and engaging exploration of paranormal belief as a sociological phenomenon. Angels, ESP, psychics, ghosts, communicating with the dead, UFOs - these are just some of the astounding phenomena accepted as valid by a substantial proportion of the public. Why do so many members of our scientifically sophisticated society believe in phenomena that scientists roundly and almost unanimously reject? Unlike many books on the paranormal, which usually focus on debunking or verifying such beliefs, this volume explores paranormal beliefs as a social phenomenon - who believes, why, and what are the consequences?
About the Author
Erich Goode is Sociology Professor Emeritus at Stony Brook University.
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A closer look at those behind the paranormal
5 Feb 2012
Format:Paperback
Erich Goode has too much time on his hands. He has written a book, not to support or debunk the paranormal, but a book on the social aspect of it. A book that looks at the people that believe in it. The book touches on many different aspects of the paranormal, even things that I would not even consider to be in the section. From UFOs to conspiracy theories, no ectoplasmic stone is untouched by his general topic. Like a skilled surgeon, Goode cuts and strips the paranormal into the bare bones and exposes it in with a sociologist point of view. The book is full of references and personal accounts from people.
I loved seeing the paranormal from such a different point of view. Many times, supporters or debunkers will be so skewed in their writing that the book becomes a wasted argument. Goode makes a point to be about as unbiased as he possibly can be towards the subject matter. It is really about the people that believe in it and why. While many sections are weighed down with heavy notation, the pace is quick enough to make the book feel short. I really enjoyed the accounts from real people. It is a fun interesting read on the people that believe.
*Originally published for San Francisco/Sacramento Book Review*
I loved seeing the paranormal from such a different point of view. Many times, supporters or debunkers will be so skewed in their writing that the book becomes a wasted argument. Goode makes a point to be about as unbiased as he possibly can be towards the subject matter. It is really about the people that believe in it and why. While many sections are weighed down with heavy notation, the pace is quick enough to make the book feel short. I really enjoyed the accounts from real people. It is a fun interesting read on the people that believe.
*Originally published for San Francisco/Sacramento Book Review*
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