Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science

by Martin Gardner

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This fair and witty appraisal examines some of the crazes and quackeries that have masqueraded as science. Discussions include hollow earth theories; Charles Fort and the Fortean Society; Wilhelm Reich and orgone sex energy; dianetics; flying saucers; food and medical fads; much more.

"A very able and even-tempered presentation." — The New Yorker.

  • ISBN10 0486203948
  • ISBN13 9780486203942
  • Publish Date 1 February 2000
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Dover Publications Inc.
  • Edition 2nd Revised edition
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 384
  • Language English