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Frauds, Myths, and Mysteries: Science and Pseudoscience in Archaeology

by Kenneth L. Feder · 1990

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This textbook presents the scientific method and applies it to popular frauds and misconceptions in the field of prehistoric archaeology, such as the Cardiff Giant, Piltdown Man, Atlantis, America's first inhabitants, creationism, Noah's Ark, and the Newark Holy Stones. Black and white photographs are provided. The fifth edition adds a chapter on a

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