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Beyond the Hoax: Science, Philosophy and Culture,Used
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Famed for his 1996 hoax that parodied the extreme postmodernist criticism of science, Alan Sokal here exposes many other examples of charlatanism, deflating the postmodernists of the left, the fundamentalists of the right, and the muddleheaded of all political and apolitical stripes. Sokal does revisit his infamous hoaxthe original article is included in the book, with new explanatory footnotesto illuminate issues that are with us even more pressingly today. But the book ranges far beyond this one famous case, to reveal for instance how conservative politicians and industry executives are happily manipulating the vaporous tenets of postmodernism to obscure the scientific consensus on global warming, biological evolution, secondhand smoke, and a host of other issues. Written with rare lucidity, a lively wit, and a keen appreciation of the realworld consequences of sloppy thinking, Beyond the Hoax offers an engaging argument for the vital importance of evidencebased science, showing that clear thinking, combined with a respect for evidence, are of the utmost importance to the survival of the human race.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Beyond the Hoax'? A: 'Beyond the Hoax' addresses the manipulation of scientific concepts by various political figures and industries, exposing charlatanism in science and philosophy.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Beyond the Hoax' is Alan Sokal, known for his 1996 hoax that criticized postmodernist views on science.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Beyond the Hoax'? A: 'Beyond the Hoax' was published on March 19, 2010.
- Q: How many pages does 'Beyond the Hoax' have? A: 'Beyond the Hoax' contains 488 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type of 'Beyond the Hoax' is paperback.
- Q: Is 'Beyond the Hoax' a new book? A: Yes, 'Beyond the Hoax' is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: What category does 'Beyond the Hoax' fall under? A: 'Beyond the Hoax' is categorized under History & Philosophy.
- Q: Does 'Beyond the Hoax' include Sokal's original hoax article? A: Yes, the book includes Alan Sokal's original hoax article along with new explanatory footnotes.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in 'Beyond the Hoax'? A: Key themes in 'Beyond the Hoax' include the importance of evidence-based science, the critique of postmodernism, and the real-world consequences of poor scientific understanding.
- Q: What edition of 'Beyond the Hoax' is available? A: 'Beyond the Hoax' is available in its first edition.