Bibliograph

Skeptic, viewing the world with a rational eye, Michael Shermer

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Skeptic, viewing the world with a rational eye, Michael Shermer

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Skeptic

Oclc number

902854177

Responsibility statement

Michael Shermer

Sub title

viewing the world with a rational eye

Summary

"For fifteen years, bestselling author Michael Shermer has written a column in Scientific American magazine that synthesizes scientific concepts and theory for a general audience. His trademark combination of deep scientific understanding and entertaining writing style has thrilled his huge and devoted audience for years. Now, in Skeptic, seventy-five of these columns are available together for the first time; a welcome addition for his fans and a stimulating introduction for new readers."--Amazon.com

Table Of Contents

Science -- Skepticism -- Pseudoscience and Quackery -- The Paranormal and the Supernatural -- Aliens and UFOs -- Borderlands Science and Alternative Medicine -- Psychology and the Brain -- Human Nature -- Evolution and Creationism -- Science, Religion, Miracles, and God

Target audience

adult

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Creator