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Science Under Siege: Defending Science, Exposing Pseudoscience |  | Author: Kendrick Frazier
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Category: Book
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Pages: 370
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Dimensions (in): 9 x 6 x 1
ISBN: 1591027152
Dewey Decimal Number: 500
EAN: 9781591027157
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Publication Date: June 4, 2009
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Product Description
For over thirty years, "The Skeptical Inquirer" has steadfastly championed science and reason and been the leading voice for reliable scientific examination of the paranormal and other questionable claims popularized by the media and mass culture. In this new collection of outstanding recent articles, editor Kendrick Frazier has selected some of the best writing on topics of current interest. Among the highlights are: 'A Skeptical Look at September 11th', which prompted a drove of responses (many angry) and was selected by Richard Dawkins for the Best Science and Nature Writing of 2003; Carl Sagan's final question-and-answer piece on the topic of science and skeptical inquiry; Ann Druyan's beautifully expressed 'Science, Religion, Wonder, and Awe'; NASA scientist Stuartiordan's excellent appraisal of the scientific evidence for global warming, which prompted much critical response and led to another follow-up article; Five articles on the evolution vs. intelligent design controversy; and, two physicians' articles that strongly defend the value of vaccinations and critique the anti-vaccination movement. Other distinguished contributors include Mario Bunge, Martin Gardner, Paul Kurtz, Chris Mooney, Stephen Pinker, Ray Hyman, Joe Nickell, and many others. A total of thirty-seven stimulating articles explore science and skeptical inquiry, public controversies, and investigating pseudo scientific claims. This excellent collection is a must for scientists, educators, skeptics, and everyone concerned about scientific literacy.
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A fine series of analytical articles perfect for high school and college-level science libraries October 16, 2009
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
Kendrick Frazier edits SCIENCE UNDER SIEGE: DEFENDING SCIENCE, EXPOSING PSEUDOSCIENCE offers a new collection of recent articles presented in The Skeptical Inquirer magazine and offers some of the best writing on topics of current interest, from Carl Sagan's final question/answer piece on science and skeptical inquiry to physicians who defend the value of vaccinations. Over thirty articles explore the science and nature of skeptical inquiry and provide a fine series of analytical articles perfect for high school and college-level science libraries alike.
informative and no double talk here January 20, 2010
Julie Wilkins
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I got interested in the global warming and a few of the theories put forth in Dan Browns latest book the Lost Symbol so I purchased this book. It is a very no nonsense book with answers on many science topics. If you want the real story behind many of the claims made about science today this book will be a breath of fresh air and very informative. I recommend this book be on every inquiring minds bookshelf.
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