unidentified flying objects

"'Area 51' . . . [examines] the nature, history, and scope of the most secret and controversial base in the United States. It investigates the Cold War years, U-2 spy plane, SR-71 Blackbird, and chemical and nuclear weapon research as well as the base's link to an extraterrestrial presence on Earth, reports of alien autopsies, recovery of non-terrestrial spacecraft, and attempts to duplicate the fantastic, alien technology"--Provided by publisher.

"More than half of American adults and more than seventy-five percent of young Americans believe in intelligent extraterrestrial life. This level of belief rivals that of belief in God. In [this book], [the author] examines the mechanisms that foster a thriving belief in extraterrestrial life. Her work takes her from Silicon Valley to the Vatican Secret Archive and reveals how media has supplanted religion as a cultural authority that offers believers answers about non-human intelligent life"--Provided by publisher.

Text and photographs introduce sites around the world that are said to have been visited by unidentified flying objects.

Describes the isolated Nevada air base known as Area 51, covering its use for testing top-secret aircraft, and discusses speculation about a connection to unidentified flying objects.

Discusses famous examples of UFO sightings and encounters, from the supposed crash at Roswell to the abduction of Betty and Barney Hill.

Area 51 is a military base located in Nevada, said to be the site of UFO and extraterrestrial activity, all denied by the U.S. government. But is it? Readers can examine the evidence and decide for themselves.

Examines the mystery of UFOs, including information on current theories, famous sightings, and the methods scientists are using to prove or disprove their existence.

Explores the idea that there are other beings than humans in the universe and that they have visited Earth throughout the history of mankind, discussing UFOs, alien abductions, crop circles, possible alien influence on early cultures, and more.