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Informação Sobre a ObraQuantum Leaps in the Wrong Direction : Where Real Science Ends...and Pseudoscience Begins por Charles M. Wynn
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Adira ao LibraryThing para descobrir se irá gostar deste livro. Ainda não há conversas na Discussão sobre este livro. Quantum Leaps in the Wrong Direction" draws the line between what is good science and what isn't even really science at all. The basis for the book begins with the examination of the five most widely believed pseudoscientific ideas: UFOs, out-of-body experiences, astrology, creationism, and ESP These ideas are reviewed in detail to see just how well they stand up to scientific scrutiny. Cleverly illustrated with cartoons by the renowned Sidney Harris, "Quantum Leaps in the Wrong Direction" is both wonderful fun as well as illuminating science. Although many science topics can seem mysterious, especially when you really get into the details, in the long run its methods and ideas are remarkably straightforward. "Quantum Leaps in the Wrong Direction" takes this methodical approach to dissect the worst in the field. Tremendously witty, disarmingly fun, this is a book for anyone-especially for those folks who check their horoscope everyday. Reviewed June 2001 Very good reference book on pseudoscience, quite a bit is covered here. I enjoyed the section on the scientific method and all the quotes at the beginning of each chapter. The cartoons by Sidney Harris were usually enjoyable. I did find the lack of references annoying, as I would like to see where the authors got their information directly. The story on Bridey Murphy is great. I've always wondered about it, but where are the footnotes. Because of the generalist nature of the book, it was quite easy to read, chapters are short. I found the glossary very useful. The author tells us in the prologue that "3 groups of people will read this book...people already acquainted with the phenomena and already in disagreement with our conclusions." I really doubt that "believers" are going to read this book - even if given to them by a friend. It's just beyond their grasp. 2008 Note: I have met Charlie Wynn many times and this year I mean to get this book autographed at TAM or the Toolbox. 13-2001 sem críticas | adicionar uma crítica
"Get the straight, scientific story on things like astrology, ghosts, spontaneous human combustion, psychic surgery, and ESP. You hear about these fantastic happenings every day on television and in the supermarket tabloids. Is any of this true or are they making it all up? While many people tune in just for laughs, plenty of readers believe their outrageous claims - often because they simply don't have a clear notion of what science really is. So how do you figure out what constitutes real science and what is nonsense? Quantum Leaps in the Wrong Direction carefully deconstructs five examples of pseudoscience - UFOs, out-of-body experiences, astrology, creationism, and ESP - and gives easy recipes to test other dubious notions so that you can tell what lies in the realm of real science and what more properly deserves the tag of pseudoscience. This second edition of Quantum Leaps in the Wrong Direction will include a brand new chapter on alternative medicine, up-to-date links for reliable skeptical websites, organizations and meetings, and a fully updated additional reading section" -- From the publisher. Não foram encontradas descrições de bibliotecas. |
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