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Harrison, Guy P.
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Common fallacies.
History -- Errors, inventions, etc.
Belief and doubt -- Miscellanea.
Popular culture -- Miscellanea.
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Harrison, Guy P.
Common fallacies.
History -- Errors, inventions, etc.
Belief and doubt -- Miscellanea.
Popular culture -- Miscellanea.
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50
popular
beliefs
that
people
think
are
true
/ Guy P. Harrison ; [illustrations by Kevin Hand].
by
Harrison, Guy P.
Prometheus Books, 2012.
Call #:
149.73 H319f
Subjects
Common fallacies.
History -- Errors, inventions, etc.
Belief and doubt -- Miscellanea.
Popular
culture -- Miscellanea.
ISBN:
9781616144951 (paper : acid-free paper)
1616144955 (paper : acid-free paper)
Alternate title:
Fifty
popular
beliefs
that
people
think
are
true
Description:
458 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 443-450) and index.
Contents:
Magical thinking -- Out there -- Science and reason -- Strange healings -- Lure of the gods -- Bizarre beings -- Weird places -- Dreaming of the end -- Farewell and good luck.
Summary:
Stressing the excitement of scientific discovery and the legitimate mysteries and wonder inherent in reality, Harrison invites readers to share the joys of rational thinking and the skeptical approach to evaluating our extraordinary world.
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