Description: Combines unique survey data with extensive fieldwork to provide the most in-depth study available on paranormal beliefs, experiences and tourism in the UK.
Brief description: Tom Clark, Lecturer in Research Methods, Department of Sociological Studies, University of Sheffield, UK
Review Quotes:
"Far from being a "normal island", Clark, Bader and Baker's excellent and entertaining new book demonstrates the ways in which modern Britain is a paranormal island." --Jamie Lewis, Cardiff University, UK
"This important and timely book can help us understand why paranormal beliefs are so popular in Britain today. The authors combine results from their new belief survey CASPAR with original fieldwork to reveal the complex and fascinating relationship between paranormal beliefs and organised religious belief in Britain. You don't have to be a believer or a sceptic: Paranormal Britain is packed with facts and discoveries that will both amaze and entertain you." --David Clarke, The National Folklore Survey for England, and Sheffield Hallam University, UK "While it is a common assumption that British society is becoming increasingly secular, the evidence suggests otherwise. This fascinating, provocative, and enjoyable study of the social significance of the paranormal provides a compelling argument for the scholarly analysis of this important area of modern Western culture." --Christopher Partridge, University of Lancaster, UK "For some people ghosts, monsters, and aliens are not just creations of Hollywood entertainment. This book explains in accessible, even gripping prose who these people are, how prevalent paranormal belief is in Britain, and why people hold such beliefs in our supposedly scientific age. A brilliant sociological intervention." --Titus Hjelm, University of Helsinki, Finland "This is a hugely informative study of paranormal cultures in modern Britain. Based on a fascinating new national survey and boots on the ground field work, insights abound regarding belief in UFOs, ghost tourism, hauntings, crop circles, and much more. Written with a light touch, it is also a highly enjoyable read." --Owen Davies, University of Hertfordshire, UK