Why People Believe Weird Things

Author(s): Shermer

Medical and Nursing

The publisher of Skeptic magazine argues that the search for meaning and spiritual fulfillment often results in the embracing of extraordinary claims and controversial ideas, discussing a variety of pseudoscientific ideas and superstitions that promote spiritual beliefs.


Product Information

"This sparkling book romps over the range of science and anti-science."--Jared Diamond, author of "Guns, Germs, and Steel""Splendid."--"Vanity Fair"

General Fields

  • : 9780805070897
  • : Henry Holt & Company
  • : smp
  • : 0.431
  • : 01 September 2002
  • : 229mm X 152mm X 32mm
  • : United States
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Shermer
  • : Paperback
  • : English
  • : 133
  • : 349
  • : illustrations