The believing brain : from ghosts and gods to politics and conspiracies--how we construct beliefs and reinforce them as truths
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New York : Times Books, [2011].
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9780805091250, 0805091254
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xii, 385 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
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Published
New York : Times Books, [2011].
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
9780805091250, 0805091254

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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 . 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 Times Books, 2011.

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