Abominable Science!: Origins of the Yeti, Nessie, and Other Famous CryptidsColumbia University Press, 6 de ago. de 2013 - 434 páginas “A sharp analysis of the quest for unreal critters―cryptids, as they are called―and the people who pursue them . . . entertaining and thoroughly documented.” —The Wall Street Journal Throughout our history, humans have been captivated by mythic beasts and legendary creatures. Tales of Bigfoot, the Yeti, and the Loch Ness monster are part of our collective experience. Now comes a book from two dedicated investigators that explores and elucidates the fascinating world of cryptozoology. Daniel Loxton and Donald R. Prothero have written an entertaining, educational, and definitive text on cryptids, presenting the arguments both for and against their existence and systematically challenging the pseudoscience that perpetuates their myths. After examining the nature of science and pseudoscience and their relation to cryptozoology, Loxton and Prothero take on Bigfoot; the Yeti, or Abominable Snowman, and its cross-cultural incarnations; the Loch Ness monster and its highly publicized sightings; the evolution of the Great Sea Serpent; and Mokele Mbembe, or the Congo dinosaur. They conclude with an analysis of the psychology behind the persistent belief in paranormal phenomena, identifying the major players in cryptozoology, discussing the character of its subculture, and considering the challenge it poses to clear and critical thinking in our increasingly complex world. “As valuable for its analysis of the hunted as it is for the light it shines on the still-hopeful hunters.” —Publishers Weekly “Highly recommended for readers looking for scientific but accessible evaluations of the existence of five notable cryptids that have captured our imaginations.” —Library Journal (starred review) |
Conteúdo
The Sasquatch | 28 |
The Aboniable Snowman | 72 |
The Loch Ness Monster | 118 |
From Hippocamp to Cadborosaurus | 176 |
The Congo Dinosaur | 260 |
7 Why Do People Believe in Monsters? The Complexity of Cryptozoology | 296 |
Notes | 337 |
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Abominable Science: Origins of the Yeti, Nessie, and other Famous Cryptids Daniel Loxton,Donald R. Prothero Visualização parcial - 2013 |
Abominable Science!: Origins of the Yeti, Nessie, and Other Famous Cryptids Daniel Loxton,Donald R. Prothero Prévia não disponível - 2015 |
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