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ISBN10: 0486203948, ISBN13: 9780486203942, [publisher: Dover Publications Inc., New York] Softcover Paperback. Fair, witty appraisal of cranks, quacks, and quackeries of science and pseudoscience: hollow earth, Velikovsky, orgone energy, Dianetics, flying saucers, Bridey Murphy, food and medical fads, and much more. "Although we are amused, we may also be embarrassed to find our friends or even ourselves among the gullible advocates of plausible-sounding doubletalk." - Saturday Review "A very able and even-tempered presentation." - New Yorker This witty and engaging book examines the various fads, fallacies, strange cults, and curious panaceas which at one time or another have masqueraded as science. Not just a collection of anecdotes but a fair, reasoned appraisal of eccentric theory, it is unique in recognizing the scientific, philosophic, and sociological-psychological implications of the wave of pseudoscientific theories which periodically besets the world. To this second revised edition of a work formerly titled In the Name of Science, Martin Gardner has added new, up-to-date material to an already impressive account of hundreds of systematized vagaries. Here you will find discussions of hollow-earth fanatics like Symmes; Velikovsky and wandering planets; Hoerbiger, Bellamy, and the theory of multiple moons; Charles Fort and the Fortean Society; dowsing and the other strange methods for finding water, ores, and oil. Also covered are such topic ...
Dover Publications 1957 2nd Revised ed. Paperback Very good Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Dover Publications 1957 2nd Revised ed. Paperback Very good Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Dover Publications 1957 2nd Revised ed. Paperback Very good Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Dover Publications 1957 2nd Revised ed. Paperback Very good Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Dover Publications 1957 2nd Revised ed. Paperback Very good Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Dover Publications 1957 2nd Revised ed. Paperback Very good Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Dover Publications 1957 2nd Revised ed. Paperback Very good Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Dover Publications 1957 2nd Revised ed. Trade paperback This item shows signs of wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact, but may have aesthetic issues such as small tears, bends, scratches, and scuffs. Spine may also show signs of wear. Pages may include some notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Dover Publications 1957 2nd Revised ed. Trade paperback Acceptable Paperback The item is fairly worn but still readable. Signs of wear include aesthetic issues such as scratches, worn covers, damaged binding. The item may have identifying markings on it or show other signs of previous use. May have page creases, creased spine, bent cover or markings inside. Packed with care, shipped promptly.
ISBN10: 0486203948, ISBN13: 9780486203942, [publisher: Dover Publications] Softcover Book may contain some writing, highlighting, and or cover damage. Shipped fast and reliably! [Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1957]
ISBN10: 0486203948, ISBN13: 9780486203942, [publisher: Dover Publications] Softcover Buy with confidence! Book is in good condition with minor wear to the pages, binding, and minor marks within [Amherst, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1957]
ISBN10: 0486203948, ISBN13: 9780486203942, [publisher: Dover Publications] Softcover Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! [Dallas, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1957]
ISBN10: 0486203948, ISBN13: 9780486203942, [publisher: Dover Publications] Softcover Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! [Dallas, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1957]
ISBN10: 0486203948, ISBN13: 9780486203942, [publisher: Dover Publications] Softcover Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! [Dallas, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1957]
ISBN10: 0486203948, ISBN13: 9780486203942, [publisher: Dover Publications] Softcover Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! [Dallas, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1957]
ISBN10: 0486203948, ISBN13: 9780486203942, [publisher: Dover Publications] Softcover Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! [Dallas, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1957]
ISBN10: 0486203948, ISBN13: 9780486203942, [publisher: Dover Publications] Softcover Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! [Dallas, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1957]
ISBN10: 0486203948, ISBN13: 9780486203942, [publisher: Dover Publications] Softcover SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. [Portland, ME, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1957]
ISBN10: 0486203948, ISBN13: 9780486203942, [publisher: Dover Publications] Softcover This item shows signs of wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact , but may have aesthetic issues such as small tears, bends, scratches, and scuffs. Spine may also show signs of wear. Pages may include some notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Satisfaction Guaranteed. [Logan, UT, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1957]
ISBN10: 0486203948, ISBN13: 9780486203942, [publisher: Dover Publications] Softcover Item in acceptable condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. [Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1957]
ISBN10: 0486203948, ISBN13: 9780486203942, [publisher: Dover Publications] Softcover Paperback The item is fairly worn but still readable. Signs of wear include aesthetic issues such as scratches, worn covers, damaged binding. The item may have identifying markings on it or show other signs of previous use. May have page creases, creased spine, bent cover or markings inside. Packed with care, shipped promptly. [Eugene, OR, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1957]
ISBN10: 0486203948, ISBN13: 9780486203942, [publisher: Dover Publications] Softcover . Barbara Mertz's signature and Barbara G. Mertz Rev Trust custom bookplate on half title page. This book formed part of Barbara G. Mertz's personal library at her home in Frederick, Maryland. (skepticism, debunking, pseudoscience) [Frederick, MD, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1957]
ISBN10: 0486203948, ISBN13: 9780486203942, [publisher: Dover Publications] Softcover Some outer edges have minor scuffs. Cover has light scratches/marks. Reading content is in very good condition. Despatched within 24 hours. [Hay-on-Wye, HEREF, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1957]
ISBN10: 0486203948, ISBN13: 9780486203942, [publisher: Dover Publications] Softcover 100% Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed ! The book shows some signs of wear from use but is a good readable copy. Cover in excellent condition. Binding tight. Pages in great shape, no tears. Not contain access codes, cd, DVD. [Suffolk, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1957]
ISBN10: 0486203948, ISBN13: 9780486203942, [publisher: Dover Publications] Softcover Book is in NEW condition. Satisfaction Guaranteed! Fast Customer Service!! [Suffolk, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1957]
ISBN10: 0486203948, ISBN13: 9780486203942, [publisher: Dover Publications] Softcover . Barbara Mertz's signature and Barbara G. Mertz Rev Trust custom bookplate on half title page. This book formed part of Barbara G. Mertz's personal library at her home in Frederick, Maryland. (skepticism, debunking, pseudoscience) [Frederick, MD, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1957]
New York : Dover Publications ; London ; Constable, Date: 1957. Reprint. Softcover. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dust-dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 363 pages. Subjects; Drama. English literature; 20th century. English literature. Nonfiction; history. New York : Dover Publications ; London ; Constable ISBN 0486203948 9780486203942 [IE]
ISBN10: 0486203948, ISBN13: 9780486203942, [publisher: New York : Dover Publications ; London ; Constable] Softcover Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dust-dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 363 pages. Subjects; Drama. English literature; 20th century. English literature. Nonfiction; history. 1 Kg. [Galway, Ireland] [Publication Year: 1957]
ISBN10: 0486203948, ISBN13: 9780486203942, [publisher: New York : Dover Publications ; London ; Constable] Softcover Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dust-dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 363 pages. Subjects; Drama. English literature; 20th century. English literature. Nonfiction; history. 1 Kg. [New York, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1957]
New York, N. Y.: Dover Pubns, Date: 1957 Visible rubs on the spine. Very light edge wear. . Recent Printing. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall, 363 Pages. Dover Pubns ISBN 0486203948 9780486203942 [US]
Dover Pubns. PAPERBACK. Date: 6/1/1957. 0486203948 :Edge wear, margin notes, and highlighting . Used - Acceptable. Dover Pubns ISBN 0486203948 9780486203942 [US]
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