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Demon-Haunted World : Science As a Candle in the Dark by Ann Druyan and Carl Sagan (1997, Trade Paperback)
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PublisherRandom House Publishing Group
ISBN-100345409469
ISBN-139780345409461
eBay Product ID (ePID)155591
Product Key Features
Book TitleDemon-Haunted World : Science As a Candle in the Dark
Number of Pages480 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicPhilosophy & Social Aspects, Reference, Study & Teaching, History, Research & Methodology, Essays
Publication Year1997
GenreScience
AuthorAnn Druyan, Carl Sagan
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight12.9 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN96-097105
Reviews"A glorious book . . . A spirited defense of science . . . From the first page to the last, this book is a manifesto for clear thought." -- Los Angeles Times "Powerful . . . A stirring defense of informed rationality. . . Rich in surprising information and beautiful writing." -- The Washington Post Book World "Compelling." -- USA Today "A clear vision of what good science means and why it makes a difference. . . . A testimonial to the power of science and a warning of the dangers of unrestrained credulity." -- The Sciences "Passionate." -- San Francisco Examiner-Chronicle
Dewey Edition21
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Dewey Decimal1.9
SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From the renowned astronomer and author of Cosmos comes a "powerful [and] stirring defense of informed rationality" ( The Washington Post Book World ) in a world where fake news stories and Internet conspiracy theories play to a disaffected American populace. LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE WINNER - "Glorious . . . A spirited defense of science . . . From the first page to the last, this book is a manifesto for clear thought."-- Los Angeles Times How can we make intelligent decisions about our increasingly technology-driven lives if we don't understand the difference between the myths of pseudoscience, New Age thinking, and fundamentalist zealotry and the testable hypotheses of science? Casting a wide net through history and culture, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and distinguished astronomer Carl Sagan argues that scientific thinking is critical not only to the pursuit of truth but to the very well-being of our democratic institutions. He examines and authoritatively debunks such celebrated fallacies as witchcraft, faith healings, demons, and UFOs. And yet, disturbingly, in today's so-called information age, pseudoscience is burgeoning, with stories of alien abduction, "channeling" past lives, and communal hallucinations commanding growing attention and respect. As Sagan demonstrates with lucid eloquence, the siren song of unreason is not just a cultural wrong turn but a dangerous plunge into darkness that threatens our most basic freedoms., A prescient warning of a future we now inhabit, where fake news stories and Internet conspiracy theories play to a disaffected American populace "A glorious book . . . A spirited defense of science . . . From the first page to the last, this book is a manifesto for clear thought."- Los Angeles Times How can we make intelligent decisions about our increasingly technology-driven lives if we don't understand the difference between the myths of pseudoscience and the testable hypotheses of science? Pulitzer Prize-winning author and distinguished astronomer Carl Sagan argues that scientific thinking is critical not only to the pursuit of truth but to the very well-being of our democratic institutions. Casting a wide net through history and culture, Sagan examines and authoritatively debunks such celebrated fallacies of the past as witchcraft, faith healing, demons, and UFOs. And yet, disturbingly, in today's so-called information age, pseudoscience is burgeoning with stories of alien abduction, channeling past lives, and communal hallucinations commanding growing attention and respect. As Sagan demonstrates with lucid eloquence, the siren song of unreason is not just a cultural wrong turn but a dangerous plunge into darkness that threatens our most basic freedoms. Praise for The Demon-Haunted World "Powerful . . . A stirring defense of informed rationality. . . Rich in surprising information and beautiful writing." - The Washington Post Book World "Compelling." - USA Today "A clear vision of what good science means and why it makes a difference. . . . A testimonial to the power of science and a warning of the dangers of unrestrained credulity." - The Sciences "Passionate." - San Francisco Examiner-Chronicle, A prescient warning of a future we now inhabit, where fake news stories and Internet conspiracy theories play to a disaffected American populace " A glorious book . . . A spirited defense of science . . . From the first page to the last, this book is a manifesto for clear thought."-- Los Angeles Times How can we make intelligent decisions about our increasingly technology-driven lives if we don't understand the difference between the myths of pseudoscience and the testable hypotheses of science? Pulitzer Prize-winning author and distinguished astronomer Carl Sagan argues that scientific thinking is critical not only to the pursuit of truth but to the very well-being of our democratic institutions. Casting a wide net through history and culture, Sagan examines and authoritatively debunks such celebrated fallacies of the past as witchcraft, faith healing, demons, and UFOs. And yet, disturbingly, in today's so-called information age, pseudoscience is burgeoning with stories of alien abduction, channeling past lives, and communal hallucinations commanding growing attention and respect. As Sagan demonstrates with lucid eloquence, the siren song of unreason is not just a cultural wrong turn but a dangerous plunge into darkness that threatens our most basic freedoms. Praise for The Demon-Haunted World "Powerful . . . A stirring defense of informed rationality. . . Rich in surprising information and beautiful writing." -- The Washington Post Book World "Compelling." -- USA Today "A clear vision of what good science means and why it makes a difference. . . . A testimonial to the power of science and a warning of the dangers of unrestrained credulity." -- The Sciences "Passionate." -- San Francisco Examiner-Chronicle
LC Classification NumberQ175
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- 02 Oct, 2023
Good argument for rational thought which is sorely lacking today.
Some material is dated compared to what’s known today. A bit technical at times. Overall a good read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 07 Dec, 2021
An Absolute must for Clear thinking about understanding the universe
Most of the time, brilliant scientists and mathematicians write books for others of their ilk. Once in a great while, one of the "greats" writes a clear and thorough book for the rest of us. Carl Sagan was one of those. Through use of events in his own life, starting in childhood, Sagan gives step by step explanation of how wishful thinking, manipulation of the gullible, and outright fraud control the thinking of more and more people in this country. He shows how ignorance and muddled reasoning have almost become badges of honor in the public at large, making many susceptible to pseudoscientific charlatans and the claims of con-men preying on those given to magical-thinking and those just unaware of actual science. What is most disturbing is that he wrote this about thirty years ago and it is more true today. What he described as a candle in the dark has now become a candle in a windstorm. The mantle of reason laid down by Carl in 1996 has been picked up by Neil deGrasse Tyson, but the Tsunami of misinformation has grown much stronger in the last 2 decades that this book sounds more like prophecy come true than an introduction to clear thinking.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 14 Jul, 2021
Great book. Worth a read!
A book as only Carl Sagan could write. Elegantly simple and clear explanations of incredibly complex subjects.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 18 Nov, 2020
Outstanding read.
The book is a very cogent and realistic look at some of our misconceptions as a civilization and the negative effects those have on us.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 21 Nov, 2024
An excellent book based on reason and rational thought
Carl Sagan is so clear and concise in his writing. I love reading his books.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 13 Jan, 2024
The Demon-Haunted World
Carl Sagan has always been my favorite scientist.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 Sep, 2020
My daughter and I both highly recommend this book!
I bought this for my daughter's 9th grade assigned summer reading. The book was so compelling I had to read it after her!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 28 Mar, 2023
Required reading for all Humans.
Easy to read. Sagan was a master wordsmith, and pretty smart too!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 10 Aug, 2021
Great story
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 30 Sep, 2022
Separates science from pseudo-acience
How to guide for learning to distinguish between conspiracy theories and reality by way of critical, skeptical thinking.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
