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Invented Knowledge : False History, Fake Science and Pseudo-Religions by Ronald H. Fritze (2009, Hardcover)
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PublisherReaktion Books, The Limited
ISBN-101861894309
ISBN-139781861894304
eBay Product ID (ePID)27046556913
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Book TitleInvented Knowledge : False History, Fake Science and Pseudo-Religions
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2009
TopicPhilosophy & Social Aspects, Conspiracy Theories, Ancient Mysteries & Controversial Knowledge, General, Curiosities & Wonders
GenreReference, Body, Mind & Spirit, Science, History, Social Science
AuthorRonald H. Fritze
FormatHardcover
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Item Height2.1 in
Item Weight22.4 oz.
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
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- 02 Sep, 2022
A rigorous but entertaining scrutiny of crackpot history
An academically thorough and fully referenced review of some popular delusions in history. Some of these false histories are merely crackpot, but others are or have been harmful either to individuals or to societies. The book deals with the many claims to the "discovery" of the Americas; and how the scant the evidence is for, e.g., the Welsh discoverer Madoc and Welsh speaking native American tribes- beliefs that die hard (sounds like another Welshman!). The book goes on to deal with British Israelitism, and the basis (or lack of ) behind Mormon claims of lost tribes of Israel in the Americas. The belief system of the Nation of Islam is set out and scrutinized, reminding me of a time at Duke University in NC when I was told that, as a white person I was the product of a failed selective breeding programme on the island of Patmos! The doctrines in well-known books such as Black Athena and Chariots of the Gods are similarly studied. Although academically rigorous, the style of the book is entertaining and I found myself chuckling on several occasions. Alas, and maybe it is my age, by the end of the book I found the different false histories had begun to merge in my mind into one cracked pot! I would recommend this book as a challenge to bogus histories and also to teach the reader to weigh evidence in a more appropriate manner. Many of the false histories come about because a "possible" strangely morphs into a "likely". For example, Cleopatra's grandmother may have been a dark skinned Nubian, but there is no evidence that she was and it isn't likely! Persons who are partial to one or more of the beliefs critiqued in the book will find it an emotionally tough read! But that isn't a reason not to buy the book! The author has brought out a more recent book on the same topic. I bought this older version because of the price differential! But I don't think much new evidence is needed against crackpot theories!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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