Frauds, Myths, and Mysteries: Science and Pseudoscience in Archaeology
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Key Highlights
- Provides a systematic approach to analyzing archaeological claims.
- Exposes common fallacies and biases in pseudoscientific interpretations.
- Offers a clear distinction between scientifically rigorous research and sensationalized theories.
- Explores a wide range of archaeological topics, from ancient astronauts to lost civilizations.
- Includes case studies illustrating how to critically assess archaeological evidence.
Useful Facts
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Publication Date: February 1, 2017
- Edition: 9th
- Language: English
- Pages: 352
- Dimensions: 9.2 x 0.6 x 6.1 inches
- Weight: 15.2 ounces
Good Fit For
- Students and researchers in archaeology and related fields.
- Anyone interested in understanding the scientific process and evaluating historical claims.
- Readers seeking a skeptical and evidence-based perspective on ancient history.
| Main Specification | |
|---|---|
| Publication Date | 2017 or February 1 |
| Brand | by Kenneth L. Feder (Author) Format: Paperback |
| Item Weight | 15.2 Ounces |
| Product information | |
| Language | English |
| Others | |
| Product Type | Archaeology |
| Edition | 9th |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Print length | 352 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0190629657 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0190629656 |
| Dimensions | 9.2 x 0.6 x 6.1 inches |
| ISBN10 | 0190629657 |
| ISBN13 | 978-0190629656 |