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Frauds, Myths, and Mysteries: Science and Pseudoscience in Archaeology
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.
Book Details
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Publish Date: Dec 23rd, 2019
- Pages: 352
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - 0010
- Dimensions: 9.26in - 6.03in - 0.52in - 1.06lb
- EAN: 9780190096410
- Categories: • Archaeology• General
About the Author
Kenneth L. Feder is Professor of Anthropology at Central Connecticut State University. He is the author of several books, including The Past in Perspective: An Introduction to Human Prehistory, Eighth Edition (OUP, 2019), and Linking to the Past: A Brief Introduction to Archaeology, Second Edition (OUP, 2007).
Praise for this book
"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
"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