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Marc Eaton is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Ripon College, Wisconsin. His research focuses on the social and cultural dimensions of paranormal investigation, examining how individuals construct spiritual meaning through technological and collaborative practices. Eaton employs ethnographic methods, including fieldwork with paranormal investigation teams, to explore how investigators use scientific tools to validate spiritual beliefs. His work bridges sociology, anthropology, and religious studies, addressing questions about modern spiritual practices in a secularizing society.
Key publications include Sensing Spirits: Paranormal Investigation and the Social Construction of Ghosts (2020) and The Supernatural in Society, Culture, and History (co-edited, 2018). His research has been featured in academic journals and media outlets like Wisconsin Public Radio and Atlas Obscura. Eaton’s studies highlight how paranormal investigation serves as a contemporary spiritual practice, blending scientific legitimacy with existential inquiry.
