ISBN: 9780691070018 - nine crazy ideas in science: a few might even be true (22 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. AIDS is not caused by HIV. Coal and oil are not fossil fuels. Distributing more guns reduces crime. These ideas make headlines, but most educated people scoff at them. Yet some of science's most important concepts - from gravity to evolution - have surfaced from the pool of crazy ideas. Here, a physicist with an affinity for odd ideas applied his open mind to nine controversial propositions on topical subjects. Some, it turns out, are considerably lower on the cuckoo scale than others. Anyone interested in unorthodox ideas should enjoy this book. And, as a fun way of learning how to think like a scientist, it also has educational value.…

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Hardback. Zustand: Fair. AIDS is not caused by HIV. Coal and oil are not fossil fuels. Distributing more guns reduces crime. These ideas make headlines, but most educated people scoff at them. Yet some of science's most important concepts - from gravity to evolution - have surfaced from the pool of crazy ideas. Here, a physicist with an affinity for odd ideas applied his open mind to nine controversial propositions on topical subjects. Some, it turns out, are considerably lower on the cuckoo scale than others. Anyone interested in unorthodox ideas should enjoy this book. And, as a fun way of learning how to think like a scientist, it also has educational value.…

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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fair. Physicist Robert Ehrlich examines nine controversial propositions drawn from physics, biology, medicine, and the social sciences, considering the evidence both for and against ideas that initially appear improbable—or downright bananas. Topics include whether HIV causes AIDS, whether low doses of radiation may be beneficial, the possibility of a second sun, abiogenic origins of fossil fuels, time travel, faster-than-light particles, and challenges to the Big Bang theory. Each proposition is approached as an exercise in scientific reasoning rather than simple advocacy or dismissal. The book offers an accessible introduction to evaluating extraordinary scientific claims, using little mathematical material and emphasizing evidence, methodology, probability, and critical thinking. Individual chapters can be read independently, making this an engaging work for general science readers, students, skeptics, and anyone interested in the occasionally blurry border between scientific possibility and spectacular nonsense. Condition: Hardcover volume is in Very Good condition, Dust Jacket in fair condition with a firm-looking binding and clean, lightly age-toned pages in the portions examined. No writing or highlighting is visible in the photographed pages. Dust jacket is in Good condition, remaining bright and complete but showing noticeable shelf wear, surface rubbing and scratching, creasing, and edge wear. There are several small tears and areas of chipping along the upper edge, particularly at the spine head and upper corners. Jacket spine remains legible and unfaded. Please review photographs for the best indication of condition. A worthwhile popular-science title from Princeton University Press, especially suitable for readers interested in unconventional scientific theories, scientific skepticism, philosophy of science, and the evaluation of disputed claims. This copy is a second printing rather than a true first printing, so its appeal is primarily as a readable hardcover in its original jacket rather than as a collectible first. The book will be carefully wrapped and securely packed for shipment. Domestic shipping is available by USPS Media Mail unless another service is requested. Returns are accepted in accordance with AbeBooks' return policies. SCI 2b.…

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