 10th edition cover: Petroglyphs in Sego Canyon, Thompson
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| Author | Kenneth L. Feder |
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| Language | English |
| Subjects | Science, Archaeology, Pseudoarchaeology, pseudoscience, skepticism, quackery |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Publication date | Dec 23, 2019 (10th Edition) |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 332 |
| ISBN | 9780190096410 |
| Text | Frauds, Myths, and Mysteries at Internet Archive |
Frauds, Myths, and Mysteries: Science and Pseudoscience in Archaeology is a book by Kenneth L. Feder on the topic of pseudoarchaeology. Feder is an emeritus professor of archaeology at Central Connecticut State University.
Frauds, Myths, and Mysteries takes a skeptical look at the many false claims in the field of archaeology and promotes the use of the scientific method to evaluate such claims. It follows in the tradition of Martin Gardner's Fads and Fallacies in the Name of Science. The author attempts to engage the reader through humor and personal anecdotes. The book is intended for both general consumption and as a textbook for archaeology courses. It was originally published in 1990 and in 2019 the 10th edition was published.