Title: The skeptic's dictionary
First published: 2003
Description: A wealth of evidence for doubters and disbelievers    "Whether it's the latest shark cartilage scam, or some new 'repressed memory' idiocy that besets you, I suggest you carry a copy of this dictionary at all times, or at least have it within reach as first aid for psychic attacks. We need all the help we can get."  -James Randi, President, James Randi Educational Foundation, randi.org    "From alternative medicine, aliens, and psychics to the farthest shores of science and beyond, Robert Carroll presents a fascinating look at some of humanity's most strange and wonderful ideas. Refreshing and witty, both believers and unbelievers will find this compendium complete and captivating. Buy this book and feed your head!"  -Clifford Pickover, author of The Stars of Heaven and Dreaming the Future    "A refreshing compendium of clear thinking, a welcome and potent antidote to the reams of books on the superna...
Subjects: Nonfiction, Science, Pseudoscience, Encyclopedias, Science, dictionaries, Education, social sciences, sociology, Pseudoscience--encyclopedias, Q172.5.p77 c37 2003, 001.9