The Alien Abduction Phenomenon

For decades, narratives surrounding alien abductions have captivated the public imagination, appearing in news reports, books, articles, and films. This work offers a new perspective on the scientific and cultural mystery, tracing the evolution of the phenomenon from the late 1940s flying saucer era, through the contactee and occupant sightings of the 1950s, to the widespread abduction stories of the 1960s and beyond. It examines the ways in which these accounts have shaped—and been shaped by—broader social, cultural, and scientific contexts, and offers a critical analysis of the ways in which these phenomena have been interpreted over time.
The book also provides a detailed review of the key researchers who have sought to understand the nature and intentions of alleged extraterrestrial beings, or “ufonauts,” while addressing the skepticism that surrounds the subject. It critically assesses the efforts of the scientific community to investigate UAPs and abductions, acknowledging both the challenges and limitations inherent in such inquiries. Furthermore, the text examines firsthand encounters with non-human entities, working to uncover the forces behind these sightings and arguing that there could be unforeseen consequences of ignoring the phenomena.

Paul Meehan is the author of several books on science fiction, film noir and horror films, and a contributor to the Noir City Sentinel, the journal of the Film Noir Foundation and to The Palgrave Handbook of the Vampire. He lives in Denver, Colorado.

Paul Meehan
Format: softcover (6 x 9)
Pages:
Bibliographic Info: ca 10 photos, notes, bibliography, index
Copyright Date: 2025
pISBN: 978-1-4766-9553-2
eISBN: 978-1-4766-5578-9
Imprint: Exposit