A wealth of evidence for doubters and disbelievers "Whether it's the
latest shark cartilage scam, or some new 'repressed memory' idiocy that
besets you, I suggest you carry a copy of this dictionary at all times,
or at least have it within reach as first aid for psychic attacks. We
need all the help we can get." -James Randi, President, James Randi
Educational Foundation, randi.org "From alternative medicine, aliens,
and psychics to the farthest shores of science and beyond, Robert
Carroll presents a fascinating look at some of humanity's most strange
and wonderful ideas. Refreshing and witty, both believers and
unbelievers will find this compendium complete and captivating. Buy this
book and feed your head!" -Clifford Pickover, author of The Stars of
Heaven and Dreaming the Future "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 book covers an
amazing range of topics and can protect many people from being scammed."
-Stephen Barrett, M.D., quackwatch.org Featuring close to 400
definitions, arguments, and essays on topics ranging from acupuncture to
zombies, The Skeptic's Dictionary is a lively, commonsense trove of
detailed information on all things supernatural, occult, paranormal, and
pseudoscientific. It covers such categories as alternative medicine;
cryptozoology; extraterrestrials and UFOs; frauds and hoaxes; junk
science; logic and perception; New Age energy; and the psychic. For the
open-minded seeker, the soft or hardened skeptic, and the believing
doubter, this book offers a remarkable range of information that puts to
the test the best arguments of true believers.
