"Bennett interviewed women in Manchester, England, asking them about ghosts and other supernatural experiences and beliefs. (Her discussion of how her research methods and interview techniques evolved is in itself valuable.) She first published the results of the study in the well-received Traditions of Belief: Women and the Supernatural, which has been used internationally in folklore, women's studies, and other courses. "Alas, Poor Ghost!" thoroughly revises and expands that work. In addition to a fuller presentation and analysis of the original field research, the author has updated the text to incorporate more recent studies and assisted by Kate Bennett, a gerontological psychologist, analyzed new research with a group of women in Leicester, England. This last addition focuses on the role of bereavement and witnessing in contact with the dead."--BOOK JACKET.
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Belief in supernatural phenomena ranging from poltergeists to telepathy remains strong and pervasive in an otherwise rational, modern, secular, science oriented world. Especially common is belief in continuing contact with (or the continuing presence of) deceased family members. Gillian Bennet interviewed women in Manchester, England, asking them questions about ghosts and other aspects of the supernatural. "Alas, Poor Ghost!" lays out her rather impressive research methodology and techniques, as well as her findings, analysis. Of special interest is supplemental material assisted by Kate Bennett, a gerontological psychologist who presents and discusses new research with a group of women in Leicester, England. "Alas, Poor Ghost!" concludes with Bennett placing her work in historical context through a discussion of case studies in the history of supernatural belief. "Alas, Poor Ghost!" will prove fascinating, informative, original reading for students of folklore, occultism, metaphysics, cultural traditions and beliefs.
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