YA-While keeping most references to UFOs within the last 50 years, the authors mention unusual sightings as far back as the time of the caveman. These ties to the earliest days of humans become important later on. Incidents and explanations are painstakingly detailed, as Devereux goes to great lengths to prove his logical answers, to present the scientific reasons for the final analysis of the situation, and to make certain that both sides of the story are told. While all of this may be extremely important to serious ufologists, for casual readers it may become overwhelming in some sections. The details prove to be essential to their conclusions, however, as Devereux and then Brookesmith deliver their theories of UFOs based on the years of research they and others have conducted on the subject. The conclusion they reach appears to be a theory not commonly held by the general public and opens up another topic for discussion in this controversial field. For young adults with a deep interest in the subject and with good reading and comprehension skills, this book provides a historical overview and an intriguing look into earth science, space, and the unknown. The substantial bibliography will help establish a research path.
Pam Johnson, Fairfax County Public Library, VA
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
Are UFOs myth or science? As demonstrated by the recent fiftieth-anniversary commemoration of the alleged UFO crash at Roswell, doe-eyed aliens and extraterrestrial spacecraft have captured our imagination. UFOs and Ufology investigates this phenomenon, from its recorded beginnings in 1947 to the present.
Filled with 120 breathtaking photographs, UFOs and Ufology walks the line between myth and reality, explores every angle and possibility, and answers the mysteries hidden inside the human consciousness. From sightings to alien abductions, the media to mysterious phenomena, experts Devereux and Brookesmith analyze decades of eyewitness accounts, hundreds of occurrences, and popular culture to present the most scientific and thorough examination regarding the existence of life in outerspace. Coverage addresses:
Have humans been abducted by aliens? UFOs and Ufology explores the reports of many different types of extraterrestrial contact from around the world, attempting to establish the truth while searching for possible explanations.
What about crop circles, earth lights, and ley lines? Are these linked to the presence of extraterrestrials, or are there earthly reasons for them? UFOs and Ufology looks at the possibilities.
Is Ufology a science or the dream of a lonely species? The book's conclusion sheds new light on what is real and what is fantasy.
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