The demon-haunted world : science as a candle in the dark
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Published
New York : Ballantine Books, 1997.
ISBN
0345409469, 9780345409461
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Elmwood Park Public Library - Adult Nonfiction | 001.9 SAG | Checked out |
Messenger Public Library of North Aurora - Nonfiction | 001.9 SAG | Checked out |
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Published
New York : Ballantine Books, 1997.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xviii, 457 pages; 21 cm
Language
English
ISBN
0345409469, 9780345409461
Notes
General Note
"March 1997."
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages [439]-448) and index.
Description
"Are we on the brink of a new Dark Age of irrationality and superstition? In this stirring, brilliantly argued book, internationally respected scientist Carl Sagan shows how scientific thinking is necessary to safeguard our democratic institutions and our technical civilization." "The Demon-Haunted World is more personal and richer in moving and revealing human stories than anything Sagan has previously written. With illustrations from his own childhood experience as well as engrossing tales of discovery, Sagan shows how the method of scientific thought can cut through prejudice and hysteria to uncover the often surprising truth." "He convincingly debunks "alien abduction, " "channelers, " faith-healer fraud, the "face" on Mars, and much else. Along the way, he refutes the arguments that science destroys spirituality or is just another arbitrary belief system, asks why scientific study is often stigmatized, discusses the dangers of the misuse of science, and provides a "baloney detection kit" for thinking through political, social, religious, and other issues."--Jacket.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Sagan, C. (1997). The demon-haunted world: science as a candle in the dark (First Ballantine Books edition.). Ballantine Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Sagan, Carl, 1934-1996. 1997. The Demon-haunted World: Science As a Candle in the Dark. Ballantine Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Sagan, Carl, 1934-1996. The Demon-haunted World: Science As a Candle in the Dark Ballantine Books, 1997.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Sagan, Carl. The Demon-haunted World: Science As a Candle in the Dark First Ballantine Books edition., Ballantine Books, 1997.
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