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Title: UFOs Myths Conspiracies and Realities with A New Afterword

Author: John B. Alexander Ph. D.
Edition: NA
ISBN: 978-1-250-00201-3
Date: 2011
Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
Binding: Soft Cover
Size approximately (inches): 6 x 9-1/4
Pages: 323

Book Condition: Acceptable. Previously owned. Has page toning and foxing. 

Special Notes: NA

About the book*:

UFOs: Myths, Conspiracies, and Realities by John B. Alexander, Ph.D., offers a unique perspective on the UFO phenomenon from a seasoned military insider. As a retired U.S. Army colonel and former project manager at Los Alamos National Laboratory, Alexander brings a critical eye to the subject, aiming to separate fact from fiction.

Chapter list for UFOs: Myths, Conspiracies, and Realities by John B. Alexander:

1. Advanced Theoretical Physics Project Disclosed

2. The Corso Conundrum

3. The Condon Report Revisited

4. The Congressional Hearings That Never Happened

5. The Presidential Paradox

6. Majestic 12

7. The Apollo Lunar Program

8. Reverse-Engineering UFOs

9. Real Cases and Hard Data

10. The UK Connection

11. Sworn to Secrecy

12. What NATO Knows

13. Considerations, Speculation, and Puzzles Addressed

14. The Twilight Zone

The book also includes a foreword by Jacques F. Vallee, an introduction by Burt Rutan, commentary by Tom Clancy, and a new afterword by the author.

This structure reflects Alexander’s methodical approach to examining the UFO phenomenon, combining firsthand military insight with critical analysis of government secrecy, scientific inquiry, and cultural narratives.

Key Themes:

• Interagency Exploration: In the 1980s, Alexander initiated an interagency group comprising members from the Army, Navy, Air Force, CIA, NSA, DIA, and the aerospace industry, all holding Top Secret clearances. This group's objective was to investigate UFO reports and assess the government's knowledge on the matter. 

• Analysis of Notable Incidents: The book delves into several high-profile UFO cases, including:

  • The Roswell incident

  • The alleged landing at Holloman Air Force Base

  • The Phoenix Lights sightings

  • The Betty Cash and Vickie Landrum case involving radiation exposure 

• Government Secrecy and Access: Alexander examines the complexities of governmental secrecy surrounding UFOs, discussing topics like:

  • The Majestic 12 documents

  • The Aviary group

  • The limitations on presidential access to UFO information 

• Call for Scientific Inquiry: Rather than endorsing conspiracy theories, Alexander advocates for rigorous scientific research into UFO phenomena, emphasizing the need for credible investigation free from sensationalism.

Additional Insights:

In his analysis, Alexander concludes that while UFOs are real and warrant serious study, they remain an enigma that challenges our current understanding. He posits that the phenomenon is "beyond current comprehension," suggesting that the extraterrestrial hypothesis may be too narrow to explain all observed cases.

For readers interested in a grounded, insider's examination of UFOs, UFOs: Myths, Conspiracies, and Realities provides a thought-provoking exploration that bridges the gap between skepticism and belief

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