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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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ISBN
9780805070897
Book Title
Why People Believe Weird Things : Pseudoscience, Superstition, and Other Confusions of Our Time
Publisher
Holt & Company, Henry
Item Length
8 in
Edition
2
Publication Year
2002
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1 in
Author
Michael Shermer
Genre
Body, Mind & Spirit, Philosophy, Science
Topic
Philosophy & Social Aspects, Epistemology, Unexplained Phenomena, General
Item Weight
11.6 Oz
Item Width
5.4 in
Number of Pages
384 Pages
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Publisher
Holt & Company, Henry
ISBN-10
0805070893
ISBN-13
9780805070897
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2269693

Product Key Features

Edition
2
Book Title
Why People Believe Weird Things : Pseudoscience, Superstition, and Other Confusions of Our Time
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Philosophy & Social Aspects, Epistemology, Unexplained Phenomena, General
Publication Year
2002
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Body, Mind & Spirit, Philosophy, Science
Author
Michael Shermer
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
11.6 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.4 in

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Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2002-068784
Reviews
"This sparkling book romps over the range of science and anti-science." --Jared Diamond, author of Guns, Germs, and Steel "Splendid." -- Vanity Fair
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
133
Edition Description
Revised edition,Expanded
Synopsis
"This sparkling book romps over the range of science and anti-science." --Jared Diamond, author of Guns, Germs, and Steel Revised and Expanded Edition. In this age of supposed scientific enlightenment, many people still believe in mind reading, past-life regression theory, New Age hokum, and alien abduction. A no-holds-barred assault on popular superstitions and prejudices, with more than 80,000 copies in print, Why People Believe Weird Things debunks these nonsensical claims and explores the very human reasons people find otherworldly phenomena, conspiracy theories, and cults so appealing. In an entirely new chapter, "Why Smart People Believe in Weird Things," Michael Shermer takes on science luminaries like physicist Frank Tippler and others, who hide their spiritual beliefs behind the trappings of science. Shermer, science historian and true crusader, also reveals the more dangerous side of such illogical thinking, including Holocaust denial, the recovered-memory movement, the satanic ritual abuse scare, and other modern crazes. Why People Believe Strange Things is an eye-opening resource for the most gullible among us and those who want to protect them., Revised and Expanded Edition. In this age of supposed scientific enlightenment, many people still believe in mind reading, past-life regression theory, New Age hokum, and alien abduction. A no-holds-barred assault on popular superstitions and prejudices, with more than 80,000 copies in print, Why People Believe Weird Things debunks these nonsensical claims and explores the very human reasons people find otherworldly phenomena, conspiracy theories, and cults so appealing. In an entirely new chapter, "Why Smart People Believe in Weird Things," Michael Shermer takes on science luminaries like physicist Frank Tippler and others, who hide their spiritual beliefs behind the trappings of science. Shermer, science historian and true crusader, also reveals the more dangerous side of such illogical thinking, including Holocaust denial, the recovered-memory movement, the satanic ritual abuse scare, and other modern crazes. Why People Believe Strange Things is an eye-opening resource for the most gullible among us and those who want to protect them.
LC Classification Number
Q172.5.P77S48 2002

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