Quantum Leaps in the Wrong Direction by Wynn & Wiggins (2016 Hardcover) – Science vs Pseudoscience-image
Quantum Leaps in the Wrong Direction by Wynn & Wiggins (2016 Hardcover) – Science vs Pseudoscience-image
Quantum Leaps in the Wrong Direction by Wynn & Wiggins (2016 Hardcover) – Science vs Pseudoscience-image
Quantum Leaps in the Wrong Direction by Wynn & Wiggins (2016 Hardcover) – Science vs Pseudoscience-image
Quantum Leaps in the Wrong Direction by Wynn & Wiggins (2016 Hardcover) – Science vs Pseudoscience-image
Quantum Leaps in the Wrong Direction by Wynn & Wiggins (2016 Hardcover) – Science vs Pseudoscience-image

Quantum Leaps in the Wrong Direction by Wynn & Wiggins (2016 Hardcover) – Science vs Pseudoscience

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Language: English Author: Charles M. Wynn, Arthur W. Wiggins Number of Pages: 208 Pages Item Length: 6.2 in Item Weight: 15.7 Oz Edition: 2 gtin13: 9780190620295 Publication Year: 2016 LC Classification Number: Q172.5.P77W96 2017 Dewey Edition: 21 Table Of Content: Preface to the Second Edition Prologue 1. The Road to Reality: Scientific Method 2. Scientific Reasoning in Action 3. The Road to Reality Versus the Road to Illusion 4. UFOs and the Extraterrestrial Life Hypothesis 5. Out-of-Body Experiences and Entities 6. The Astrology Hypothesis 7. The Creationism Hypothesis 8. Normal Sensory Perception, Extrasensory Perception, and Psychokinesis 9. Alternatives to Medicine 10. Reflections on the Scientific Approach to Reality Epilogue Glossary Additional Reading Websites Educational Modules Index Item Width: 9.3 in Illustrator: Harris, Sidney, Yes Synopsis: "Quantum Leaps in the Wrong Direction" carefully deconstructs five examples of pseudoscience--UFOs, out-of-body experiences, astrology, creationism, and ESP-- and gives easy recipes to test other dubious notions so that the reader can ascertain what lies in the realm of real science and what more properly deserves the tag of pseudoscience., Get the straight, scientific story on things like astrology, ghosts, spontaneous human combustion, psychic surgery, and ESP. You hear about these fantastic happenings every day on television and in the supermarket tabloids. Is any of this true or are they making it all up? While many people tune in just for laughs, plenty of readers believe their outrageous claims - often because they simply don't have a clear notion of what science really is. So how do you figure out what constitutes real science and what is nonsense? "Quantum Leaps in the Wrong Direction" carefully deconstructs five examples of pseudoscience - UFOs, out-of-body experiences, astrology, creationism, and ESP - and gives easy recipes to test other dubious notions so that you can tell what lies in the realm of real science and what more properly deserves the tag of pseudoscience. This second edition of "Quantum Leaps in the Wrong Direction" will include a brand new chapter on alternative medicine, up-to-date links for reliable skeptical websites, organizations and meetings, and a fully updated additional reading section., Get the straight, scientific story on things like astrology, ghosts, spontaneous human combustion, psychic surgery, and ESP. You hear about these fantastic happenings every day on television and in the supermarket tabloids. Is any of this true or are they making it all up? While many people tune in just for laughs, plenty of readers believe their outrageous claims - often because they simply don't have a clear notion of what science really is. So how do you figure out what constitutes real science and what is nonsense? Quantum Leaps in the Wrong Direction carefully deconstructs five examples of pseudoscience - UFOs, out-of-body experiences, astrology, creationism, and ESP - and gives easy recipes to test other dubious notions so that you can tell what lies in the realm of real science and what more properly deserves the tag of pseudoscience. This second edition of Quantum Leaps in the Wrong Direction will include a brand new chapter on alternative medicine, up-to-date links for reliable skeptical websites, organizations and meetings, and a fully updated additional reading section. LCCN: 2016-047091 Genre: Science Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated Format: Hardcover ISBN-10: 0190620293 ISBN-13: 9780190620295 Intended Audience: Trade brand: Oxford University Press, Incorporated Dewey Decimal: 501 Reviews: "A necessary antidote to the anti-science and pseudoscience that has gained new prominence... The main features that add to the text are illustrations by the esteemed cartoonist Sidney Harris... Recommended." -- CHOICE"Very few books give the lay person the ability to tell good from bad. While many books are there to inform you of this or that fact in an authoritarian manner, few prepare you to judge for yourself. This book is a stellar counter-example." -- Ramamurti Shankar, Professor of Physics, Yale UniversityPraise from the first edition: "In a succinct and jargon-free style, the authors take us through the principles of accepted scientific thinking. They remind us that the processes of observation, hypothesis formation, testing, forming conclusions, and revision are inviolable. Such basics should not be new to us in medicine, but we may have become unfamiliar with this structure and discipline over the years." -- Journal of the American Medical Association"Quantum Leaps is one of a far too small cluster of rational books that responds to "voodoo science" issues." -- Leon M. Lederman, winner of the 1988 Nobel Prize in Physics"I believe that the inspired title illustrates [Dr. Wynn's] talent very well. Even the inspired title conveys the sense in which the subject will be handled, and encourages the reader to look not only between the covers, but between the lines as well. I cannot imagine that anyone who has picked up that volume can resist looking further into the subjects discussed. And that is the one major purpose of education, to stimulate the student into looking furtherthan the teacher had. Just as the late Carl Sagan went beyond his special field of astronomy to educate the public, Dr. Wynn reaches out past chemistry and brings our attention to the basic problems ofunderstanding the universe and dealing with it." -- James Randi, President of the James Randi Educational Foundation, "A necessary antidote to the anti-science and pseudoscience that has gained new prominence... The main features that add to the text are illustrations by the esteemed cartoonist Sidney Harris... Recommended." -- CHOICE "Very few books give the lay person the ability to tell good from bad. While many books are there to inform you of this or that fact in an authoritarian manner, few prepare you to judge for yourself. This book is a stellar counter-example." -- Ramamurti Shankar, Professor of Physics, Yale University Praise from the first edition: "In a succinct and jargon-free style, the authors take us through the principles of accepted scientific thinking. They remind us that the processes of observation, hypothesis formation, testing, forming conclusions, and revision are inviolable. Such basics should not be new to us in medicine, but we may have become unfamiliar with this structure and discipline over the years." -- Journal of the American Medical Association "Quantum Leaps is one of a far too small cluster of rational books that responds to "voodoo science" issues." -- Leon M. Lederman, winner of the 1988 Nobel Prize in Physics "I believe that the inspired title illustrates [Dr. Wynn's] talent very well. Even the inspired title conveys the sense in which the subject will be handled, and encourages the reader to look not only between the covers, but between the lines as well. I cannot imagine that anyone who has picked up that volume can resist looking further into the subjects discussed. And that is the one major purpose of education, to stimulate the student into looking further than the teacher had. Just as the late Carl Sagan went beyond his special field of astronomy to educate the public, Dr. Wynn reaches out past chemistry and brings our attention to the basic problems of understanding the universe and dealing with it." -- James Randi, President of the James Randi Educational Foundation, "Very few books give the lay person the ability to tell good from bad. While many books are there to inform you of this or that fact in an authoritarian manner, few prepare you to judge for yourself. This book is a stellar counter-example." -- Ramamurti Shankar, Professor of Physics, Yale University Praise from the first edition: "In a succinct and jargon-free style, the authors take us through the principles of accepted scientific thinking. They remind us that the processes of observation, hypothesis formation, testing, forming conclusions, and revision are inviolable. Such basics should not be new to us in medicine, but we may have become unfamiliar with this structure and discipline over the years." -- Journal of the American Medical Association "Quantum Leaps is one of a far too small cluster of rational books that responds to "voodoo science" issues." -- Leon M. Lederman, winner of the 1988 Nobel Prize in Physics "I believe that the inspired title illustrates [Dr. Wynn's] talent very well. Even the inspired title conveys the sense in which the subject will be handled, and encourages the reader to look not only between the covers, but between the lines as well. I cannot imagine that anyone who has picked up that volume can resist looking further into the subjects discussed. And that is the one major purpose of education, to stimulate the student into looking further than the teacher had. Just as the late Carl Sagan went beyond his special field of astronomy to educate the public, Dr. Wynn reaches out past chemistry and brings our attention to the basic problems of understanding the universe and dealing with it." -- James Randi, President of the James Randi Educational Foundation Item Height: 0.8 in Book Title: Quantum Leaps in the Wrong Direction : Where Real Science Ends... and Pseudoscience Begins Topic: General

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Quantum Leaps in the Wrong Direction : Where Real Science Ends...and Pseudoscience Begins, Hardcover by Wynn, Charles M.; Wiggins, Arthur W.; Harris, Sidney (ILT), ISBN 0190620293, ISBN-13 9780190620295, Brand New, Free shipping in the US "Quantum Leaps in the Wrong Direction" carefully destructs five examples of pseudoscience-UFOs, out-of-body experiences, astrology, creationism, and ESP- and gives easy recipes to test other dubious notions so that the reader can ascertain what lies in the realm of real science and what more properly deserves the tag of pseudoscience.

  1. "Quantum Leaps in the Wrong Direction" is a must-read for anyone curious about the line between science and pseudoscience. The authors break down common myths with sharp clarity, from UFOs to astrology, while offering practical tips to spot fake claims. Engaging and informative, this book keeps you hooked with witty writing and solid evidence—perfect for skeptics and science lovers alike. Free shipping in the US is a nice bonus!

    Kunal Chawla

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