Frauds, myths, and mysteries : science and pseudoscience in archaeology / Kenneth L. Feder, Central Connecticut State University.
| Author/creator | Feder, Kenneth L. author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Tenth edition. |
| Publication | New York : Oxford University Press, [2020] |
| Description | xx, 332 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Science and pseudoscience in archaeology |
| Contents | Science and pseudoscience -- Epistemology : how you know what you know -- Giants! : anatomy of an archaeological hoax -- Dawson's dawn man : the hoax at Piltdown -- Who discovered America? -- Who's next? : after the Indians, before Columbus -- The myth of the mound builders -- Lost : one continent - reward -- Prehistoric E.T. : the fantasy of ancient astronauts -- The mystery of ancient civilizations : how did people get so smart? -- Good vibrations : psychics and archaeology -- Old-time religion, New Age visions, and paranormal predictions -- Epilogue: A past we deserve. |
| Abstract | "A humorous yet informative and scientific text that helps students to critically debunk archaeological myths and understand how we know what we know"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 303-319) and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Feder, Kenneth L. Frauds, myths, and mysteries. Tenth edition. New York : Oxford University Press, 2020 9780190096427 |
| LCCN | 2019029153 |
| ISBN | 9780190096410 paperback |
| ISBN | 0190096411 paperback |
| ISBN | electronic book |
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| Joyner | Ask at Circulation Desk | CC140 .F43 2020 | ✔ Available | Want This? |