The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe
How To Know What's Really Real in a World Increasingly Full of Fake
$26.54
- Paperback
512 pages
- Release Date
17 October 2019
Summary
‘A fantastic compendium of skeptical thinking and the perfect primer for anyone who wants to separate fact from fiction.’ - Richard Wiseman, author 59 SECONDS
‘Thorough, informative, and enlightening… If this book does not become required reading for us all, we may well see modern civilization unravel before our eyes.’ - Neil deGrasse Tyson, author of ASTROPHYSICS FOR PEOPLE IN A HURRY
In this tie-in to their popular ‘The Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe’ podc…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781473696426 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1473696429 |
| Author: | Steven Novella |
| Publisher: | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Imprint: | Hodder Paperback |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 512 |
| Release Date: | 17 October 2019 |
| Weight: | 351g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 128mm x 36mm |
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A fantastic compendium of skeptical thinking and the perfect primer for anyone who wants to separate fact from fiction.
Thorough, informative, and enlightening, The Skeptic’s Guide to the Universe inoculates you against the frailties and shortcomings of human cognition. If this book does not become required reading for us all, we may well see modern civilization unravel before our eyes. - Neil deGrasse Tyson, author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
A fantastic compendium of skeptical thinking and the perfect primer for anyone who wants to separate fact from fiction. - Richard Wiseman, author of 59 SecondsA terrific book for anyone who wants a better understanding about the world around them and an essential guide to navigating modern life. The Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe will help readers recognize pitfalls in reasoning, combat bad arguments and avoid superstitious thinking. - Simon Singh, author of Fermat s EnigmaIn this age of real and fake information, your ability to reason, to think in scientifically skeptical fashion, is the most important skill you can have. Read The Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe; get better at reasoning. And if this claim about the importance of reason is wrong, The Skeptics’ Guide will help you figure that out, too. - Bill Nye, The Science GuyAbout The Author
Steven Novella
Dr. Steven Novella, host and producer of the popular podcast Skeptic’s Guide to the Universe, is an internationally recognized science educator. He brings his academic credentials and long history as a dynamic speaker and educator to the show. Dr. Novella is an academic clinical neurologist at Yale University School of Medicine, where he is known for his dedication to excellence in teaching. When not podcasting, he also authors the popular and award-winning NeuroLogica blog, is senior editor of Science-Based Medicine, and makes regular appearances on radio, podcasts, and tv promoting science. He is also the author of two courses for The Great Courses on medical myths and critical thinking.
He is joined by his co-writers, Bob Novella, Cara Santa Maria, Jay Novella, and Evan Bernstein, each of whom bring their own personality and knowledge to the show and this book. Together they create a dynamic and engaging group of friends who like discussing cutting-edge science, philosophy, and controversial topics.
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