Skeptic

Collected essays from the New York Times-bestselling author's celebrated columns in Scientific American. For fifteen years, bestselling author Michael Shermer has written a column in Scientific American magazine that synthesizes scientific concepts and theory for a general audience. His trademark combination of deep scientific understanding and entertaining writing style has thrilled his huge and devoted audience for years. Now, in Skeptic, seventy-five of these columns have been collected together for the first time; a welcome addition for his fans and a stimulating introduction for new readers. 'Dense with facts, convincing arguments, and curious statistics, this is an ingenious collection of light entertainment for readers who believe that explaining stuff is a good idea.' -Kirkus Reviews'Shermer makes a strong case for the value of the scientific endeavor and the power of rational thinking in 75 brief essays. . . . Each entry is insightful, informative, and entertaining.' -Publishers Weekly