The Borderlands of Science Where Sense Meets Nonsense

Michael Shermer

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Publisher's Synopsis

In The Borderlands of Science Michael Shermer takes us to the place where real science (such as the big bang theory), borderland science (superstring theory), and just plain nonsense (Big Foot) collide with one another. An excursion through the borderlands of science, history, and historical biography, enlivened by the many interesting stories and insights involving many of history's most famous scientists.

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Book information

ISBN:	9780195157987
Publisher:	OUP OXFORD
Imprint:	Oxford University Press
Pub date:	01 Sep 2002
DEWEY:	500
DEWEY edition:	21
Language:	English
Number of pages:	360
Weight:	532g
Height:	234mm
Width:	155mm
Spine width:	22mm