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5.0 out of 5 stars
Extremely Well-Researched, Detailed and Lively, Nov 9 2009
Rather than actively debunking issues in pseudoscience, pseudohistory, etc., the author has taken a somewhat different approach in this appropriately-entitled book. He has selected six main topics that are beyond the fringes of conventional wisdom/orthodoxy, and has provided, in each case, a fascinating, detailed overview including: how the concept came about, mini-biographies of its principal inventors/proponents, the evolution of their ideas/movements, how and by whom they were opposed, what the issues/arguments were and where the matter currently stands. The topics selected - mainly pertaining to history, science and religion - are: the lost continent of Atlantis, the discovery and settlement of Ancient America, the Christian Identity movement, the Nation of Islam movement, the pseudohistorical writings of a few well-known individuals, and finally the Black Athena controversy. The writing style is very clear, friendly, authoritative, widely accessible and quite captivating. This well-researched and engaging book can be enjoyed by anyone. Those who are particularly fascinated by how pseudo-knowledge comes about, how it is defended and how it is dealt with by traditional scholarship will not be disappointed.
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