More than just a collection of factual entries, this rich resource
explores the difference between scientific and pseudoscientific
pursuits in a way that spurs readers to ask questions and formulate
answers. What makes science science? How do we tell which
assertions, beliefs, and methods are scientifically sound, and
which are not? Brian Regal's authoritative, entertaining new
reference, Pseudoscience: A Critical Encyclopedia gets at the heart
of these questions by helping readers understand how the scientific
method works, how to critically analyze all kinds of "evidence,"
and how to sort through long-running myths and current
pseudoscience controversies. Ranging from the dawn of history to
the present and across world cultures, Pseudoscience uses a field
of endless fascination as a means of driving home the importance of
solid scientific reasoning. The encyclopedia spans the full
spectrum of scientific and nonscientific pursuits, from chemistry,
biology, psychology, and medicine to eugenics, religion,
cryptozoology, the occult, and paranormal activities. Specific
entries focus on general concepts of science, the lives of
individuals, and claims of abilities. Throughout, these entries go
beyond simply stating facts by constantly engaging readers in a
discussion about the very nature of true scientific discovery. 124
entries, from alchemy and alien abductions to yetis and zombies,
that continually focus readers on the true nature of legitimate
scientific methods and findings An introductory essay, drawing on
the work of genuine historians and philosophers of science,
offering guidelines for assessing topics in pseudoscience 40
original line drawings created specifically for this reference,
depicting key individuals, creatures, artifacts, and more An
extensive bibliography of current and classic works on the full
range of pseudoscience topics covered in this volume An index that
makes it easy to locate specific topics, terms, names, and ideas
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