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„Der Autor grenzt sich eindeutig und unmissverständlich von Astrologie, Kreationismus und UFOlogie ab. “Der außerordentliche Erfolg des Autors gründet sich auf klare und nachvollziehbare, dabei ehrlich und überzeugend wirkende Erklärungen.„ Library Journal
“Alles wird wunderbar erklärt - der Erklärung der Gezeiten ist in der Tat die hübscheste, die ich jemals gesehen habe. „Schon aus diesem Grund sollte das Werk in keiner Schulbücherei auf unserem Planeten fehlen.“ New Scientist
„Dieses Buch könnte die Studenten besser in das Thema einführen als viele andere, ernsthafter angelegte Wälzer.“ Times Higher Education Supplement
„Bad Astronomy ist ein modernes und sehr willkommenes Buch. Ich empfehle es ohne zu zögern und ich zweifle nicht, dass es einen breiten Leserkreis finden wird.“ The Observatory
Bad Astronomy
Misconceptions and Misuses Revealed, from Astrology to the Moon Landing "Hoax"
von Philip C. PlaitAdvance praise for Philip Plait s Bad Astronomy
„Bad Astronomy is just plain good! Philip Plait clears up everymisconception on astronomy and space you never knew you sufferedfrom.“ --Stephen Maran, Author of Astronomy for Dummies and editorof The Astronomy and Astrophysics Encyclopedia
„Thank the cosmos for the bundle of star stuff named Philip Plait, who is the world s leading consumer advocate for quality science inspace and on Earth. This important contribution to science willrest firmly on my reference library shelf, ready for easy accessthe next time an astrologer calls.“ --Dr. Michael Shermer, Publisher of Skeptic magazine, monthly columnist for ScientificAmerican, and author of The Borderlands of Science
„Philip Plait has given us a readable, erudite, informative, useful, and entertaining book. Bad Astronomy is Good Science. Verygood science...“ --James „The Amazing“ Randi, President, JamesRandi Educational Foundation, and author of An Encyclopedia ofClaims, Frauds, and Hoaxes of the Occult and Supernatural
"Bad Astronomy is a fun read. Plait is wonderfully witty andeducational as he debunks the myths, legends, and 'conspiraciesthat abound in our society. 'The Truth Is Out There' and it's inthis book. I loved it!" --Mike Mullane, Space Shuttle astronaut andauthor of Do Your Ears Pop in Space?
„Bad Astronomy is just plain good! Philip Plait clears up everymisconception on astronomy and space you never knew you sufferedfrom.“ --Stephen Maran, Author of Astronomy for Dummies and editorof The Astronomy and Astrophysics Encyclopedia
„Thank the cosmos for the bundle of star stuff named Philip Plait, who is the world s leading consumer advocate for quality science inspace and on Earth. This important contribution to science willrest firmly on my reference library shelf, ready for easy accessthe next time an astrologer calls.“ --Dr. Michael Shermer, Publisher of Skeptic magazine, monthly columnist for ScientificAmerican, and author of The Borderlands of Science
„Philip Plait has given us a readable, erudite, informative, useful, and entertaining book. Bad Astronomy is Good Science. Verygood science...“ --James „The Amazing“ Randi, President, JamesRandi Educational Foundation, and author of An Encyclopedia ofClaims, Frauds, and Hoaxes of the Occult and Supernatural
"Bad Astronomy is a fun read. Plait is wonderfully witty andeducational as he debunks the myths, legends, and 'conspiraciesthat abound in our society. 'The Truth Is Out There' and it's inthis book. I loved it!" --Mike Mullane, Space Shuttle astronaut andauthor of Do Your Ears Pop in Space?
