Heavenly Errors by Neil Comins
Provides access to various paradoxes of the natural world. This book explains that some occur through the prevalence of pseudosciences such as astrology and UFO-logy and some enter the public conscience through the bad astronomy of science-fiction movies. It aims to present the reader with the methods for identifying and replacing incorrect ideas.
An interesting new look at how humans perceive nature..A good primer on critical thinking and how science really works. Choice His relaxed style of discourse makes his book quite readable, and though his pedagogical approach is somewhat unconventional, he deserves a hearing. Recommended for academic and public libraries. Library Journal Anyone concerned with astronomy will find this book useful. Astronomy Now Debunking silly, frightening and grandiose beliefs, the University of Maine professor of physics and astronomy is reassuring and engaging. Publishers Weekly An easy-to-read guide to what science now knows about the universe. San Diego Union Tribune Intriguing analysis of common errors and misconceptions of the real nature of the universe. Bookwatch
Neil F. Comins is the author of What if the Moon Didn't Exist? He has contributed numerous articles to Astronomy magazine and has appeared on radio and television. He is professor of physics and astronomy at the University of Maine.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780231116442 |
| ISBN 10 | 0231116446 |
| Title | Heavenly Errors |
| Author | Neil Comins |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Columbia University Press |
| Year published | 2001-06-27 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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