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More copies of this ISBN:Frauds Myths & Mysteries Science & 5TH Editionby Kenneth L Feder
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Ancient astronauts? Atlantis? Psychic archaeology? Pharaohs curses? Committed to the scientific investigation of human antiquity, this indispensable supplementary text uses interesting archaeological hoaxes, myths, and mysteries to show how we can truly know things about the past through science. The text presents examples of fantastic findings, and carefully, logically, and entertainingly describes the flaws in the purported evidence for each fantastic claim; readers can hone their own evaluative skills by example. Book News Annotation:This textbook presents the scientific method and applies it to
popular frauds and misconceptions in the field of prehistoric
archaeology, such as the Cardiff Giant, Piltdown Man, Atlantis,
America's first inhabitants, creationism, Noah's Ark, and the Newark
Holy Stones. Black and white photographs are provided. The fifth
edition adds a chapter on ancient Egypt.
Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) About the AuthorKen Feder received his Ph.D. in anthropology from the University of Connecticut in 1982. He is a full professor in the Department of Anthropology at Central Connecticut State University where he has taught since 1977. He is the founder and director of the Farmington River Archaeological Project, an on-going survey of an inland, upland valley in north central Connecticut. He is the author of several books including Human Antiquity: An Introduction to Physical Anthropology and Archaeology (with Michael Park); Frauds, Myths, and Mysteries: Science and Pseudoscience in Archaeology; A Village of Outcasts: Historical Archaeology and Documentary Research at the Lighthouse Site; The Past in Perspective: An Introduction to Human Prehistory; Field Methods in Archaeology (co-editor with Tom Hester and Harry Shafer); Lessons from the Past: An Introductory Reader in Archaeology (editor); and Dangerous Places: Health, Safety, and Archaeology (co-edited with David Poirier). He is a Fellow of the Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal. He has been the recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award at Central Connecticut State University. He has appeared on a number of television documentaries about archaeology for BBC Horizon, the History Channel, and the Learning Channel. He lives in West Simsbury, Connecticut with his wife, two sons, and three bad cats. Table of ContentsChapter 1: Science and PseudosciencePseudoscience and ArchaeologyChapter 2: Epistemology: How You Know What You KnowScience: Playing by the RulesThe Case of Childbed FeverThe Art of ScienceChapter 3: Anatomy of an Archaeological HoaxWhy Did They Do It?Chapter 4: Dawsons Dawn Man: The Hoax at PiltdownA Remarkable Discovery in SussexWhodunnit?Current Perspectives: Human EvolutionAmerica's First PeopleEuropeans in America: The Norse Discovery of AmericaAmerica BC?Chapter 6. The Myth of the MoundbuildersWho Were the Moundbuilders? Identifying the Vanished RaceRationale for the Myth of a Vanished RaceChapter 7: Lost: One ContinentRewardAtlantis: The Source of the LegendCurrent Perspectives: AtlantisGods in Fiery ChariotsCurrent Perspectives:The von Daniken PhenomenonWhen Did People Get This Smart?Current Perspectives: Secrets of the PyramidsPsychic ArchaeologyCurrent Perspectives: Archaeology Without DiggingScientific CreationismNew Age PrehistoryChapter 12: Real Mysteries of a Veritable Past The Civilization of EuropeStonehenge | |||||||||
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