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457 pages • first pub 1996 (view editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394535128
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Edition Pub Date: 01 January 1995
This book is ideal for readers who value critical thinking and seek to navigate the complexities of modern life by distinguishing empirical evidence from widespread myths and pseudoscience.
Description
Are we on the brink of a new Dark Age of irrationality and superstition? In this stirring, brilliantly argued book, internationally respected scientist Carl Sagan shows how scientific thinking is necessary to safeguard our democratic institutions ...
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informative: 95%
reflective: 71%
inspiring: 50%
challenging: 38%
hopeful: 27%
dark: 5%
sad: 5%
funny: 4%
emotional: 3%
adventurous: 2%
mysterious: 2%
lighthearted: 1%
relaxing: 1%
tense: 1%
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Racial slurs, Slavery, TortureModerate
Child abuse, Misogyny, RacismMinor
Rape, Sexual assault
457 pages • first pub 1996 (view editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394535128
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Edition Pub Date: 01 January 1995
This book is ideal for readers who value critical thinking and seek to navigate the complexities of modern life by distinguishing empirical evidence from widespread myths and pseudoscience.
Description
Are we on the brink of a new Dark Age of irrationality and superstition? In this stirring, brilliantly argued book, internationally respected scientist Carl Sagan shows how scientific thinking is necessary to safeguard our democratic institutions ...
Community Reviews
Moods
informative: 95%
reflective: 71%
inspiring: 50%
challenging: 38%
hopeful: 27%
dark: 5%
sad: 5%
funny: 4%
emotional: 3%
adventurous: 2%
mysterious: 2%
lighthearted: 1%
relaxing: 1%
tense: 1%
Pace
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Slavery, TortureModerate
Child abuse, Misogyny, RacismMinor
Rape, Sexual assault