The End of the World as We Know it
Download or Read eBook The End of the World as We Know it PDF written by Daniel Wojcik and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 1999-05 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Daniel Wojcik |
Publisher | : NYU Press |
Total Pages | : 323 |
Release | : 1999-05 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780814793480 |
ISBN-13 | : 0814793487 |
Rating | : 4/5 (80 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The End of the World as We Know it by : Daniel Wojcik
Book excerpt: Wojcik (English, folklore, U. of Oregon) sheds new light on America's fascination with worldly destruction and transformation, exploring the origins of contemporary apocalyptic beliefs and comparing religious and secular apocalyptic speculation. He examines vision of the Virgin Mary, the transformation of apocalyptic prophecy in the post-Cold War era, and apocalyptic ideas associated with UFOs and extraterrestrials. Includes bandw illustrations and photos. Educational and creepy for general readers. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR