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Science - Annotated by Martin Gardner (Paperback)

Name: Science - Annotated by Martin Gardner (Paperback)
Brand: Prometheus Books
SKU: 1010327453
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In this lively collection, Gardner examines the rich and hilarious variety of pseudoscientific conjectures that dominate the media today.
About the Author: Martin Gardner (1914 - 2010), the creator of Scientific American's "Mathematical Games" column, which he wrote for more than twenty-five years, was the author of almost one hundred books, including The Annotated Night Before Christmas, The Annotated Snark, Martin Gardner's Favorite Poetic Parodies, From the Wandering Jew to William F. Buckley Jr., and Science: Good, Bad and Bogus.
412 Pages
Science, General

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In this lively collection, Gardner examines the rich and hilarious variety of pseudoscientific conjectures that dominate the media today. With a special emphasis on parapsychology and occultism, these witty pieces address the evidence put forth to support claims of ESP, psychokinesis, faith healing, and other pseudoscience.

About the Author

Martin Gardner (1914 - 2010), the creator of Scientific American's "Mathematical Games" column, which he wrote for more than twenty-five years, was the author of almost one hundred books, including The Annotated Night Before Christmas, The Annotated Snark, Martin Gardner's Favorite Poetic Parodies, From the Wandering Jew to William F. Buckley Jr., and Science: Good, Bad and Bogus. For many years he was also a contributing editor to the Skeptical Inquirer.

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Dimensions (Overall): 8.97 Inches (H) x 6.01 Inches (W) x 1.24 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.4 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 412

Genre: Science

Sub-Genre: General

Publisher: Prometheus Books

Format: Paperback

Author: Martin Gardner

Language: English

Street Date: June 1, 1989

TCIN: 1010327453

UPC: 9780879755737

Item Number (DPCI): 247-02-3442

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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