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ISBN-0471272426

“A refreshing compendium of clear thinking, a welcome and potent antidote to the reams of books on the supernatural and pseudoscientific.”–John Allen Paulos, author of Innumeracy and A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper

This is a lively, commonsense compendium of detailed information on all things supernatural, occult, paranormal, and pseudoscientific. Written by an author with the most popular skeptical site on the Internet, The Skeptic’s Dictionary features close to 400 definitions, arguments, and essays on topics ranging from alchemy to zombies.

It covers such categories as alternative medicine; cryptozoology; extraterrestrials and UFOs; frauds and hoaxes; junk science; logic and perception; New Age energy; science and philosophy; and the psychic.

For skeptics looking for more substantive information on which to base their skepticism, and for those with a simple desire to learn more, this volume offers a remarkable range of information that puts to the test the best arguments of true believers.

“…offers a remarkable range of information that puts to the test the best arguments of true believers…” (Short Book Reviews, Vol.24, No.3, December 2004)

“… I found myself engrossed in the information due to its vast collection of interesting entries…” (M2 Best Books, 22 March 2004)

“…Use this book as protection against attacks by New Agers, alternative therapists and others who have chosen to abandon reason…” (The Times, 25 October 2003)

“…Carroll is always interested in why such beliefs occur and points generously t further literature…” (The Guardian, 18 October 2003)

“…Anyone wanting an informed opinion with which to smack down an argumentative pal should start here…” (Dorset Echo, 25 October 2003)

“…A treat to savour…first reaction is pleasurable incredulity and occasional hilarity… an amazing assembly, elegantly written and level-headed…likely to be used so often it is a pity it is a softback book…” (New Scientist)

“…No reasonable, logic-based library will be without a copy!” (Good Book Guide, March 2004)

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