Skeptic

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Skeptic is written by Michael Shermer and published by Macmillan + ORM. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1627791396 (ISBN 10) and 9781627791397 (ISBN 13).

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