Gale Encyclopedia of the Unusual and Unexplained (3 Volumes) (The Gale Encyclopedia of the Unusual and Unexplained)

Responding to the surging interest among students for information on topics relating to magic, witchcraft, the supernatural and other mysterious phenomena, Gale presents this in-depth, comprehensive 3-vol. set. Information is arranged in an objective manner, presenting varying viewpoints when appropriate, and is written at a level that younger students and researchers can understand. Chapters offer a thorough look at the history of each topic and cover the people and practices, as well as popular literature, television programs and movies, related to the subject. Other features include:

• Approximately 300 photos and illustrations
• Making the Connection, a detailed glossary
• Delving Deeper, | a helpful further readings section
• Cumulative index
• Sidebars highlighting unusual facts, features, and people, as well as related books, films, Web sites, and other sources of relevant information