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Reviewed on October 1, 2001
Adult/High School An intriguing examination of UFO accounts through the lens of science-its method, presently accepted theory, and possible future directions. UFO fans who "want to believe" but retain open minds about science are not insulted here, while science fans who revel in their skepticism might find themselves led in some surprisingly challenging directions. Alschuler meanders freely among UFO accounts, familiar science-fiction concepts, and scientific theory. An astronomer, he understandably sticks for the most part to that branch of u...Log In or Sign Up to Read More