Throughout our history, humans have been captivated by mythic
beasts and legendary creatures. Tales of Bigfoot, the Yeti, and the
Loch Ness monster are part of our collective experience. Now comes
a book from two dedicated investigators that explores and
elucidates the fascinating world of cryptozoology.
Daniel Loxton and Donald R. Prothero have written an
entertaining, educational, and definitive text on cryptids,
presenting the arguments both for and against their existence and
systematically challenging the pseudoscience that perpetuates their
myths. After examining the nature of science and pseudoscience and
their relation to cryptozoology, Loxton and Prothero take on
Bigfoot; the Yeti, or Abominable Snowman, and its cross-cultural
incarnations; the Loch Ness monster and its highly publicized
sightings; the evolution of the Great Sea Serpent; and Mokele
Mbembe, or the Congo dinosaur. They conclude with an analysis of
the psychology behind the persistent belief in paranormal
phenomena, identifying the major players in cryptozoology,
discussing the character of its subculture, and considering the
challenge it poses to clear and critical thinking in our
increasingly complex world.
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