About this title: Ancient astronauts? Atlantis? Psychic archaeology? Pharaoh's 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, ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Mayfield Pub Co
Date Published: 1990
ISBN-13:9780874849714ISBN:0874849713
Description: Good. 311-X-Add Books rated "Good" may have some notes, underlining, or highlighting. These books also may contain the previous owner's name, stamp, sticker, or gift inscription, or may be library discards. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Mayfield Publishing Company
ISBN-13:9780767404594ISBN:0767404599
Description: Good. Purchasing this DVD supports the North Central Regional Library. Thriftbooks and NCRL have partnered to help raise additional funds for the library system. Library ID found on DVD and case. Ex-Library book-will contain library markings. Light shelf wear and minimal interior marks. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
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Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. 1990-Paperback----Used-Good-Hall Street Books proudly ships from Brooklyn, NY. All orders are processed and shipped within 24 hours, M-F. 100% money back No-Worry guarantee with expedited delivery and delivery confirmation available. read more
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Edition: Fourth Printing
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Mayfield Publishing Company, Mountain View CA
Date Published: 1990
ISBN-13:9780874849714ISBN:0874849713
Description: Fine. Issued Without a Dustjacket. The pristine textblock of this handsome trade paperback is completely clean, tight, square, carries no highlighting, underlining or marginalia, and shows only a whisper of having been thumbed-through. The illustrated covers are very clean, bright, uncreased and show only a trifling hint of transportation sign. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Mayfield Publishing Company
Date Published: 1990
Description: Fine. No Jacket Issued. This looks like a very fascinating book! This is a soft cover Trade Paperback book. The condition is Fine with a bright & clean cover. The spine is smooth and the pages are tight. These pages are clean, bright and unmarked. No names or inscriptions. 231 pages including index. read more
Edition: THIRD Editioncp 1999
Binding: Softbound No Spine Crease Tigh
Publisher: Mayfield Publishing Company, Mountain View, California
ISBN-13:9780767404594ISBN:0767404599
Description: Illustration. G/softbound Tight Lots of Unde. No Dj. 9.25 By 6" Softbound Tight320 Pgs Includes Index. Lots of underscore hi lite fascinating frauds and genuine mysteries. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
Date Published: 2001-07-11
ISBN-13:9780767427227ISBN:076742722X
Description: Very Good. As issued no jacket. Trade Paperback. Fourth Edition. Very Good condition with no markings. No highlights, underlines or notes in text. No creases to spine or cover. Minor wear to cover and curling of front and back cover. Tight binding and clean crisp text. Very Nice copy. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Mayfield Publishing Company
Date Published: 1990-04
ISBN-13:9780874849714ISBN:0874849713
Description: Very Good. Text in English (231 pages). Edition Published in 1990. Soft cover. Very good condition, tight binding, unmarked pages. Bookshelf S-163. Keywords: Archaeology. read more
Edition: Fourth Edition {Third Printing}
Binding: Pictorial Softcover
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc., New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780767427227ISBN:076742722X
Description: Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. "FRAUDS, MYTHS, AND MYSTERIES reminds us of how common and pervasive are the misconceptions and misrepresentations about the human past. By directly tackling many of the widely held ideas that have dogged archaeology {and archaeologists} for years, Preseeor Feder has given those who care about these matters a great deal of help in setting the record straight. " {William Turnbaugh}. This book has 355 pages and is illustrated. read more
Edition: Fourth Edition {First Printing}
Binding: Pictorial Softcover
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc., New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780767427227ISBN:076742722X
Description: Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. "FRAUDS, MYTHS, AND MYSTERIES reminds us of how common and pervasive are the misconceptions and misrepresentations about the human past. By directly tackling many of the widely held ideas that have dogged archaeology {and archaeologists} for years, Preseeor Feder has given those who care about these matters a great deal of help in setting the record straight. " {William Turnbaugh}. This book has 355 pages and is illustrated. The text contains NO internal marks ... read more
"I can always find the time for a book on pseudoscience, it seems. When the focus is history and archaeology, my interest is doubly piqued. Some of the more popular delusions (Atlantis, extensive pre-Columbian peopling of the Americas by Europeans, alien intervention) are presented, with point-by-point breakdowns. The latter, ancient astronauts, always one of my peeves, is given a thorough trouncing."
"I've read this book more times than I can count. My fascination with Feder's ability to take pseudo-archaeology to task probably comes from having had to listen to an endless list of crackpot theories myself through much of my collegiate career in archaeology. He addresses many of the most popular pseudo-science myths (from aliens, to Atlantis, to the discovery of America) and promptly debunks them with careful research and valid archaeology. Honestly, this is a breath of fresh air after facing so many comments of "but the elitist scientific community just won't listen!". But it isn't all "taking the magic out of everything". Read the last chapter for his description of several real archaeological mysteries. There is more "magic" in the truth, than any over-wrought falsehood could ever have and Feder's passion for his work is evident in his writing."
"My favorite professor from college. Written as a text for an intro class essentially on epistemology and the scientific method, it can be a really fun read."
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