The Supernatural in Society, Culture and History
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In the twenty-first century, as in centuries past, stories of the supernatural thrill and terrify us. But despite their popularity, scholars often dismiss such beliefs in the uncanny as inconsequential, or even embarrassing. The editors and contributors to The Supernatural in Society, Culture, and History have made a concerted effort to understand encounters with ghosts and the supernatural that have persisted and flourished. Featuring folkloric researchers examining the cultural value of such beliefs and practices, sociologists who acknowledge the social and historical value of the supernatural, and enthusiasts of the mystical and uncanny, this volume includes a variety of experts and interested observers using first-hand ethnographic experiences and historical records.
The Supernatural in Society, Culture, and History seeks to understand the socio-cultural and socio-historical contexts of the supernatural. This volume takes the supernatural as real because belief in it has fundamentally shaped human history. It continues to inform people's interpretations, actions, and identities on a daily basis. The supernatural is an indelible part of our social world that deserves sincere scholarly attention.
ISBN
9781439915257
Publication Date
2018
Publisher
Temple University Press
City
Philadelphia
Keywords
supernatural, ghosts, folklore, beliefs, history, sociocultural
Disciplines
Sociology of Culture
Recommended Citation
Waskul, D., & Eaton, M. (Eds.). (2018). The Supernatural in Society, Culture, and History. Temple University Press.
