Publisher's Synopsis
Science, Prophecy And Prediction: Man�������s Efforts To Foretell The Future is a comprehensive book written by Richard Lewinsohn that explores the various ways in which humans have attempted to predict the future throughout history. The book delves into the different methods used by people in different cultures and time periods, from divination and prophecy to astrology and scientific forecasting.The author also examines the role of science in predicting the future, including the use of statistics, probability, and computer modeling. Lewinsohn discusses the limitations and challenges of prediction, including the impact of human bias and the unpredictability of complex systems.The book also explores the cultural and psychological significance of prediction, including its role in religion, politics, and popular culture. The author provides numerous examples of successful and unsuccessful predictions throughout history, from Nostradamus to modern-day weather forecasting.Overall, Science, Prophecy And Prediction: Man�������s Efforts To Foretell The Future offers a fascinating and insightful look into the human desire to understand and control the future, and the various methods we have used to try and achieve this goal.Science, Prophecy And Prediction: Man's Efforts to Foretell the Future From Babylon to Wall Street.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
