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The Ashgate Research Companion to Paranormal Cultures

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Book Synopsis: Despite the much vaunted ‘end of religion’ and the growth of secularism, people are engaging like never before in their own ‘spiritualities of life’. Across the West, paranormal belief is on the rise. The Ashgate Research Companion to Paranormal Cultures brings together the work of international scholars across the social sciences and humanities to question how and why people are seeking meaning in the realm of the paranormal, a heretofore subjugated knowledge. With contributions from the UK and other European countries, the USA, Australia and Canada, this ground-breaking book attends to the paranormal as a position from which to critique dominant forms of knowledge production and spirituality. A rich exploration of everyday life practices, textual engagements and discourses relating to the paranormal, as well as the mediation, technology and art of paranormal activity, this book explores themes such as subcultures and mainstreaming, as well as epistemological, methodological, and phenomenological questions, and the role of the paranormal in social change. The Ashgate Research Companion to Paranormal Cultures constitutes an essential resource for those interested in the academic study of cultural engagements with paranormality; it will appeal to scholars of cultural and media studies, popular culture, sociology, cultural geography, literature, film and music.

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Are you ready to explore the fascinating world of the paranormal? Look no further than The Ashgate Research Companion to Paranormal Cultures. This groundbreaking book brings together the work of international scholars from various disciplines to delve into the rising phenomenon of paranormal belief. As people increasingly seek meaning beyond traditional religious frameworks, this book unravels the mysteries of why individuals are drawn to the supernatural.

With contributions from renowned experts in the UK, Europe, the USA, Australia, and Canada, The Ashgate Research Companion to Paranormal Cultures offers a thought-provoking analysis of how the paranormal challenges dominant forms of knowledge production and spirituality. Immerse yourself in a rich exploration of everyday life practices, textual engagements, and discourses surrounding the paranormal.

From subcultures to mainstreaming, this comprehensive resource delves into diverse themes, including epistemological, methodological, and phenomenological questions, while also examining the profound impact of paranormal activities on social change. Whether you're a scholar of cultural studies, media studies, sociology, or literature, this book will undoubtedly fascinate and inspire you.

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