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ISBN: 9780345409461

Book Title: Demon-Haunted World : Science As a Candle in the Dark

Publisher: Random House Publishing Group

Item Length: 8.2 in

Publication Year: 1997

Format: Trade Paperback

Language: English

Item Height: 0.8 in

Author: Ann Druyan, Carl Sagan

Genre: Science

Topic: Philosophy & Social Aspects, Reference, Study & Teaching, History, Essays, Research & Methodology

Item Weight: 13.9 Oz

Item Width: 5.5 in

Number of Pages: 480 Pages

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Random House Publishing Group

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0345409469

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9780345409461

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Demon-Haunted World : Science As a Candle in the Dark

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480 Pages

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English

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1997

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Philosophy & Social Aspects, Reference, Study & Teaching, History, Essays, Research & Methodology

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Science

Author

Ann Druyan, Carl Sagan

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Trade Paperback

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0.8 in

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13.9 Oz

Item Length

8.2 in

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5.5 in

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96-097105

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"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

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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

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by gnor9774
01 Oct, 2023Most favourable review
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.
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16 Jun, 2006
"...a manifesto for clear thought." -- LA Times
"...a manifesto for clear thought." -- LA Times A New York Times bestseller, hailed as "Wonder-saturated" by The Washington Post and as "…a manifesto for clear thought" by the Los Angeles Times, Carl Sagan's "The Demon-Haunted World" is all of these and more. More in-depth and controversial than my other favorite of his books ("Cosmos"), this volume is remarkable in that it so lucidly attacks and debunks pseudoscience and numerous commonly held misconceptions many people mistake for fact. Among the targets of Carl Sagan's unflinching light of scientific inquiry are UFO's, alien abduction, witchcraft, faith healings, demons, ghosts, possession and exorcism, past life channeling, astrology, even the blind faith of organized religion. Each topic is covered in thoughtful, often ... "...a manifesto for clear thought." -- LA Times A New York Times bestseller, hailed as "Wonder-saturated" by The Washington Post and as "…a manifesto for clear thought" by the Los Angeles Times, Carl Sagan's "The Demon-Haunted World" is all of these and more. More in-depth and controversial than my other favorite of his books ("Cosmos"), this volume is remarkable in that it so lucidly attacks and debunks pseudoscience and numerous commonly held misconceptions many people mistake for fact. Among the targets of Carl Sagan's unflinching light of scientific inquiry are UFO's, alien abduction, witchcraft, faith healings, demons, ghosts, possession and exorcism, past life channeling, astrology, even the blind faith of organized religion. Each topic is covered in thoughtful, often humorous prose with many examples to support his scientific analysis of each topic. Mr. Sagan teaches us to ask questions, to ascertain for ourselves the believability of a given topic. And he reminds us that, for a given assertion to have validity, it should not shrink from questioning or analysis but stand firm and let the public decide. If that same subject withers under the light of close scrutiny, we should pay it no mind. At the same time, he warns us to never allow personal bias to influence our belief or disbelief in a given assertion. If something we feel is completely bogus is proven by scientific method to be fact, we should be open to the possibility. This is the basis of science - observable, provable facts that can be witnessed and duplicated by others following in our footsteps. Science may not be perfect, but the path of logical discovery is what is most important. The crowning achievement of the book is not specifically its debunking of modern mythology, New Age thinking, and pseudoscience, but rather its message of teaching people to think for themselves and to use the tenets of scientific method to analyze all aspects of our lives, especially those things we've always taken for granted. Further, it reminds us that such observation and questioning are not merely for the scientists in our society, but rather are the very definitions of humanity itself. The ability to observe, analyze, document, question, learn, and expand on that which has come before...and to do so in an honest and sincere fashion that leads to growth and greater understanding...is the primary facet of our humanity that raised us out of the dust and into the stars.
by matthewdeming
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 ... 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.
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by wes_anderson
13 Jul, 2021
Great book. Worth a read!
A book as only Carl Sagan could write. Elegantly simple and clear explanations of incredibly complex subjects.
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by jualez
17 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.
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