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Greg Eghigian, "After the Flying Saucers Came: A Global History of the UFO Phenomenon" (Oxford UP, 2024)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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Unveiling UFO Histories

This chapter examines the book 'After the Flying Saucers Came,' which investigates the global history of the UFO phenomenon. The host and guest discuss the origins of UFO fascination, tracing its roots from the 1947 Kenneth Arnold sighting to international reactions and media narratives. The conversation emphasizes the need to understand the cultural and societal implications behind the UFO phenomenon rather than solely focusing on the existence of UFOs themselves.

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