The believing brain : from ghosts and gods to politics and conspiracies--how we construct beliefs and reinforce them as truths
(Book - Regular Print)
Author
Published
New York : Times Books, 2011.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xiv, 385 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Status
Sedona Public Library - NF - Nonfiction Books
153.4 SHERMER
1 available
153.4 SHERMER
1 available
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Published
New York : Times Books, 2011.
Format
Book - Regular Print
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
Shermer demonstrates how our brains selectively assess data in an attempt to confirm the conclusions (beliefs) we've already reached. Drawing on evolution, cognitive science, and neuroscience, he considers not only supernatural beliefs but political and economic ones as well.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Shermer, M. (2011). The believing brain: from ghosts and gods to politics and conspiracies--how we construct beliefs and reinforce them as truths (First edition.). Times Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Shermer, Michael. 2011. The Believing Brain: From Ghosts and Gods to Politics and Conspiracies--how We Construct Beliefs and Reinforce Them As Truths. Times Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Shermer, Michael. The Believing Brain: From Ghosts and Gods to Politics and Conspiracies--how We Construct Beliefs and Reinforce Them As Truths Times Books, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Shermer, Michael. The Believing Brain: From Ghosts and Gods to Politics and Conspiracies--how We Construct Beliefs and Reinforce Them As Truths First edition., Times Books, 2011.
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