The Demon-haunted World: Science As a Candle in the Dark

The Demon-haunted World: Science As a Candle in the Dark
- The Demon haunted World: Science As a Candle in the Dark
- ABIS BOOK
- Paw Prints 2008 06 26
How can we make intelligent decisions about our increasingly technology-driven lives if we don't understand the difference between the myths of pseudoscience and the testable hypotheses of science? Pulitzer Prize-winning author and distinguished astronomer Carl Sagan argues that scientific thinking is critical not only to the pursuit of truth but to the very well-being of our democratic institutions. Casting a wide net through history and culture, Sagan examines and authoritatively debunks such celebrated fallacies of the past as witchcraft, faith healing, demons, and UFOs. And yet, disturbingly, in today's so-called information age, pseudoscience is burgeoning with stories of alien abduction, channeling past lives, and communal hallucinations commanding growing attention and respect. As Sagan demonstrates with lucid eloquence, the siren song of unreason is not just a cultural wrong turn but a dangerous plunge into darkness that threatens our most basic freedoms. Praise for The Demon-Haunted World "Powerful . . . A stirring defense of informed rationality. . . Rich in surprising information and beautiful writing."-The Washington Post Book World "Compelling."-USA Today "A clear vision of what good science means and why it makes a difference. . . . A testimonial to the power of science and a warning of the dangers of unrestrained credulity."-The Sciences "Passionate."-San Francisco Examiner-Chronicle
Country USA
Manufacturer Paw Prints 2008-06-26
Binding Hardcover
EANs 9781439505281
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Paw Prints 2008-06-26
Binding	Hardcover
EANs	9781439505281
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Demon-haunted World: Science As a Candle in the Dark

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