Why People Believe Weird Things
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Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
0805070893
ISBN 13
9780805070897
Category
Non Fiction
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Publication Year
2002
Publisher
Pages
384
Subject
Psychology and science
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Abstract
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.
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.
Description
Compétences : Lire Débutant complet : non
Thèmes : Psychologie -- Sciences de la terre et de l'univers -- Sciences du vivant -- Sciences médicales -- Sciences physiques -- Société
Documents inclus : Scène de la vie courante (authentique)
Descriptif : Non-Fiction
Thèmes : Psychologie -- Sciences de la terre et de l'univers -- Sciences du vivant -- Sciences médicales -- Sciences physiques -- Société
Documents inclus : Scène de la vie courante (authentique)
Descriptif : Non-Fiction
Number of Copies
1
Library | Accession No | Call No | Copy No | Edition | Location | Availability |
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CRL Institut Le Bel | 1624 | LIV ANG NONFICT | 1 | bibliothèque | Yes |