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Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science (Popular Science) (Paperback)

by Martin Gardner (Author)
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Product Description
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, more. "A very able and even-tempered presentation." — The New Yorker.
Product Details
  • Paperback: 373 pages
  • Publisher: Dover Publications; 2 edition (June 1, 1957)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0486203948
  • ISBN-13: 978-0486203942
  • Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  (34 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #177,705 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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