Skeptic

by Michael Shermer
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Published by Henry Holt and Co.

Collected essays from the New York Times–bestselling author's celebrated columns in Scientific American.

For fifteen years, bestselling author Michael Shermer has written a column in Scientific American magazine that synthesizes scientific concepts and theory for a general audience. His trademark combination of deep scientific understanding and entertaining writing style has thrilled his huge and devoted audience for years.

Now, in Skeptic, seventy-five of these columns have been collected together for the first time; a welcome addition for his fans and a stimulating introduction for new readers.

“Dense with facts, convincing arguments, and curious statistics, this is an ingenious collection of light entertainment for readers who believe that explaining stuff is a good idea.” -Kirkus Reviews

“Shermer makes a strong case for the value of the scientific endeavor and the power of rational thinking in 75 brief essays. . . . Each entry is insightful, informative, and entertaining.” -Publishers Weekly

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