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Frauds, Myths, and Mysteries: Science and Pseudoscience in Archaeology 10th Edition

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Frauds, myths, and supposed mysteries about humanity's past are moving targets for anyone committed to the scientific investigation of human antiquity. It is important for anyone interested in the human past to know, for example, that there is no evidence for a race of giant human beings in antiquity and no broken shards of laser guns under Egyptian pyramids. Debunking such nonsense is fun and useful in its own way, but more important is the process by which we determine that such claims are bunk.

Frauds, Myths, and Mysteries: Science and Pseudoscience in Archaeology, Tenth Edition, uses interesting--and often humorous--archaeological hoaxes, myths, and mysteries to show how we can truly know things about the past through science. It is not just a book about how we know what isn't true about the human past--it's also about how we know what is true.
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    0190096411
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    978-0190096410
  3. Edition
    10th
  4. Publisher
    Oxford University Press
  5. Publication date
    December 23, 2019
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    9.26 x 0.52 x 6.03 inches
  8. Print length
    352 pages
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"This is a highly readable, comprehensive book that covers topics that all archaeologists have to deal with on a daily basis when we interact with the public. When someone asks me about last night's episode of Ancient Aliens or the latest claim of the discovery of the real Atlantis, this is the book I suggest."--Susan Johnston, George Washington University

"Frauds, Myths, and Mysteries is the go-to textbook for anything related to pseudoarchaeology. It is written in a highly engaging style and covers a wide range of sites and topics that are familiar to students. There is no other book I would recommend more to colleagues--or to anybody interested in learning more about archaeological myths and mysteries."--Jacob J. Sauer, Vanderbilt University

"Frauds, Myths, and Mysteries has stood the test of time as the textbook for teaching critical thinking, the value of the scientific method, and the value of all that 'real deal' archaeology. Feder's sardonic wit, amusing personal anecdotes, and rigorous attention to detail makes it essential reading for the aspiring archaeologist."--Heather Rockwell, University of Wyoming

"Feder gathers together a splendid collection of pseudoscience and nonsense. He has read it all so you don't have to!"--Keith Eppich, Collin College

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A humorous yet informative and scientific text that helps students to critically debunk archaeological myths

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press; 10th edition (December 23, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0190096411
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0190096410
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.06 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.26 x 0.52 x 6.03 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 90 ratings

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A Great Introduction to the Weirder Side of Archaeology
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A Great Introduction to the Weirder Side of Archaeology
I thought this book was great. Ken guides you through a variety of (as the title accurately indicates) frauds, myths, and mysteries in an easy to follow style. There is a wealth of information about the history and current perspectives of these categories and the end of each chapter comes with good critical thinking questions. I recommend this book for people who are newer to the field of "pseudoscholarship/pseudoscience/pseudohistory" because it covers a lot of popular cases. Due to it covering mostly popular cases, it might not be as well suited for people already familiar with the "best hits" of pseudoscience in archeology. Overall, I enjoyed revisiting these cases and learning about some new ones.
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Stephen Sorensen
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Introduction to the Weirder Side of Archaeology
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2022
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I thought this book was great. Ken guides you through a variety of (as the title accurately indicates) frauds, myths, and mysteries in an easy to follow style. There is a wealth of information about the history and current perspectives of these categories and the end of each chapter comes with good critical thinking questions. I recommend this book for people who are newer to the field of "pseudoscholarship/pseudoscience/pseudohistory" because it covers a lot of popular cases. Due to it covering mostly popular cases, it might not be as well suited for people already familiar with the "best hits" of pseudoscience in archeology. Overall, I enjoyed revisiting these cases and learning about some new ones.
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Stephen Sorensen
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Introduction to the Weirder Side of Archaeology
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2022
I thought this book was great. Ken guides you through a variety of (as the title accurately indicates) frauds, myths, and mysteries in an easy to follow style. There is a wealth of information about the history and current perspectives of these categories and the end of each chapter comes with good critical thinking questions. I recommend this book for people who are newer to the field of "pseudoscholarship/pseudoscience/pseudohistory" because it covers a lot of popular cases. Due to it covering mostly popular cases, it might not be as well suited for people already familiar with the "best hits" of pseudoscience in archeology. Overall, I enjoyed revisiting these cases and learning about some new ones.
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A. É. Coleman
5.0 out of 5 stars A great buy
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2009
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After listening to an interview with Kenneth Feder on an episode of The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, I bought this as a gift for my brother who recently graduated with a degree in archeology. He enjoyed it immensely and lent it to me afterward. Even though it's not my area of study, I had no difficulty following it and found it as immensely fascinating as its author. I would highly recommend this book for either the expert in the field or curious lay person.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The way to go for student books
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2020
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received quickly, good buy, very satisfied...convenient way to buy books for your student
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Mary E. Sherwood
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2015
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Good read.
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luisa helw
1.0 out of 5 stars author's pet peeves; hardly scientific
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2022
What the title implies, should have been followed by pages of logical process to show why each hypothesis grows from an idea to 'a proven.' Or not. This book is dry as old cracker, [and many authors' books on science of many kinds are alive and vivid, this book is not that]. Though the topic is intriguing, would say one would have to get past the author's emotional scorns.
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Anthony S
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book debunks some of the more famous frauds
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2004
A great book that thoroughly debunks some of the more common frauds and paranormal nonsense we're regularly subjected to via the media, et al. Feder's writing is fun and fluid. Perpetrators and believers of the topics covered therein have trouble arguing against Feder, so they resort to tiresome -- and quite meaningless -- ad hominems rather than deal with his actual arguments and evidence. (Anyone surprised?)
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Christopher Hall
1.0 out of 5 stars One Star
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2014
Author is too hung up on his distaste for UFO theory, book is very dry
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Matt Tiller
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for everyone
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2021
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One of the best books ever written on the madness of science-denial. The only thing that could make this better would be a chapter explaining “why” these elaborate hoaxes are maintained today, sometimes with government funding.
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Cheryl Curtis
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and has humour
Reviewed in Canada on February 20, 2023
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Enjoyable read, love the humours moments. Shines the light on a lot of myths people believe
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