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  The Demon-Haunted World (eBook, ePUB)

  A prescient warning of a future we now inhabit, where fake news stories and Internet conspiracy theories play to a disaffected American populace "A glorious book . . . A spirited defense of science . . . From the first page to the last, this book is a manifesto for clear thought."-Los Angeles Times How can we make intelligent decisions about our increasingly technology-driven lives if we don't understand the difference between the myths of pseudoscience and the testable hypotheses of science? Pulitzer Prize-winning author and distinguished astronomer Carl Sagan argues that scientific thinking is critical not only to the pursuit of truth but to the very well-being of our democratic institutions. Casting a wide net through history and culture, Sagan examines and authoritatively debunks such celebrated fallacies of the past as witchcraft, faith healing, demons, and UFOs. And yet, disturbingly, in today's so-called information age, pseudoscience is burgeoning with stories of alien abduction, channeling past lives, and communal hallucinations commanding growing attention and respect. As Sagan demonstrates with lucid eloquence, the siren song of unreason is not just a cultural wrong turn but a dangerous plunge into darkness that threatens our most basic freedoms. Praise for The Demon-Haunted World "Powerful . . . A stirring defense of informed rationality. . . Rich in surprising information and beautiful writing."-The Washington Post Book World "Compelling."-USA Today "A clear vision of what good science means and why it makes a difference. . . . A testimonial to the power of science and a warning of the dangers of unrestrained credulity."-The Sciences "Passionate."-San Francisco Examiner-Chronicle

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  Leninism

  Leninism ab 81.99 € als gebundene Ausgabe: Political Economy as Pseudoscience. Aus dem Bereich: Bücher, Wissenschaft, Politikwissenschaft,

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  On the Fringe

  On the Fringe ab 16.49 € als epub eBook: Where Science Meets Pseudoscience. Aus dem Bereich: eBooks, Belletristik, Erzählungen,

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  Ingenious Nonsense

  Ingenious Nonsense ab 22.49 € als Taschenbuch: Religion Philosophy Pseudoscience and the Paranormal. Aus dem Bereich: Bücher, Taschenbücher, Geist & Wissen,

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  The Scientific Attitude

  The Scientific Attitude ab 1.99 € als epub eBook: Defending Science from Denial Fraud and Pseudoscience. Aus dem Bereich: eBooks, Fachthemen & Wissenschaft, Wissenschaften allgemein,

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  Undiluted Hocus-Pocus: The Autobiography of Martin Gardner , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 387min

  Martin Gardner wrote the Mathematical Games column for Scientific American for twenty-five years and published more than seventy books on topics as diverse as magic, philosophy, religion, pseudoscience, and Alice in Wonderland. His informal, recreational approach to mathematics delighted countless readers and inspired many to pursue careers in mathematics and the sciences. Gardner's illuminating autobiography is a disarmingly candid self-portrait of the man evolutionary theorist Stephen Jay Gould called our "single brightest beacon" for the defense of rationality and good science against mysticism and anti-intellectualism. Gardner takes readers from his childhood in Oklahoma to his college days at the University of Chicago, his service in the navy, and his varied and wide-ranging professional pursuits. Before becoming a columnist for Scientific American, he was a caseworker in Chicago during the Great Depression, a reporter for the Tulsa Tribune, an editor for Humpty Dumpty, and a short-story writer for Esquire, among other jobs. Gardner shares colorful anecdotes about the many fascinating people he met and mentored, and voices strong opinions on the subjects that matter to him most, from his love of mathematics to his uncompromising stance against pseudoscience. For Gardner, our mathematically structured universe is undiluted hocus-pocus - a marvelous enigma, in other words. Undiluted Hocus-PocusM offers a rare, intimate look at Gardner's life and work, and the experiences that shaped both. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: David Marantz. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/015340/bk_adbl_015340_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Rethinking Psychology

  Rethinking Psychology ab 39.99 € als pdf eBook: Good Science Bad Science Pseudoscience. Aus dem Bereich: eBooks, Belletristik, Erzählungen,

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  Abominable Science!: Origins of the Yeti, Nessie, and Other Famous Cryptids , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 945min

  Throughout our history, humans have been captivated by mythic beasts and legendary creatures. Tales of Bigfoot, the Yeti, and the Loch Ness monster are part of our collective experience. Now comes a book from two dedicated investigators that explores and elucidates the fascinating world of cryptozoology.Daniel Loxton and Donald R. Prothero have written an entertaining, educational, and definitive text on cryptids, presenting the arguments both for and against their existence and systematically challenging the pseudoscience that perpetuates their myths. After examining the nature of science and pseudoscience and their relation to cryptozoology, Loxton and Prothero take on Bigfoot; the Yeti, or Abominable Snowman, and its cross-cultural incarnations; the Loch Ness monster and its highly publicized sightings; the evolution of the Great Sea Serpent; and Mokele Mbembe, or the Congo dinosaur. They conclude with an analysis of the psychology behind the persistent belief in paranormal phenomena, identifying the major players in cryptozoology, discussing the character of its subculture, and considering the challenge it poses to clear and critical thinking in our increasingly complex world.The book is published by Columbia University Press. The audiobook is published by University Press Audiobooks."Abominable Science! is the defining work on cryptozoology of our generation." (from the foreword by Michael Shermer, author of The Believing Brain)"Highly recommended for readers looking for scientific but accessible evaluations of the existence of five notable cryptids that have captured our imaginations." (Library Journal)"An entertaining and thoroughly documented book." (Wall Street Journal) ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Kirk Winkler. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/240282/bk_acx0_240282_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology: Shattering Widespread Misconceptions About Human Behavior , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 630min

  50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology uses popular myths as a vehicle for helping students and laypersons to distinguish science from pseudoscience. Explores topics that listeners will relate to, but often misunderstand, such as "opposites attract", "people use only 10% of their brains", and "handwriting reveals your personality" Provides a "mythbusting kit" for evaluating folk psychology claims in everyday life Teaches essential critical thinking skills through detailed discussions of each myth Includes over 200 additional psychological myths for listeners to explore ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Walter Dixon. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/gdan/002325/bk_gdan_002325_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  The Scientific Attitude

  The Scientific Attitude ab 17.49 € als Taschenbuch: Defending Science from Denial Fraud and Pseudoscience. Aus dem Bereich: Bücher, English, International, Englische Taschenbücher,

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