Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science
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Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science by Martin Gardner
Fair, witty appraisal of cranks, quacks, and quackeries of science and pseudoscience: hollow earth, Velikovsky, orgone energy, Dianetics, flying saucers, Bridey Murphy, food and medical fads, and much more.Martin Gardner was a renowned author who published over 70 books on subjects from science and math to poetry and religion. He also had a lifelong passion for magic tricks and puzzles. Well known for his mathematical games column in Scientific American and his "Trick of the Month" in Physics Teacher magazine, Gardner attracted a loyal following with his intelligence, wit, and imagination.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780486203942 |
| ISBN 10 | 0486203948 |
| Title | Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science |
| Author | Martin Gardner |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Dover Publications Inc. |
| Year published | 2000-02-01 |
| Number of pages | 373 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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