{"product_id":"frauds-myths-mysteries-tenth-edition-kenneth-l-feder-9780190096410","title":"Frauds, Myths, and Mysteries: Tenth Edition | Kenneth L. Feder","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\" style=\"color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.75em; margin-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 2px solid #2c3e50; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eFrauds, Myths, and Mysteries: Science and Pseudoscience in Archaeology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eIn the tenth edition of \u003cem\u003eFrauds, Myths, and Mysteries: Science and Pseudoscience in Archaeology\u003c\/em\u003e, Kenneth L. Feder provides an engaging examination of the various hoaxes, fringe theories, and pseudoscientific claims surrounding human antiquity. From non-existent ancient races of giants to mythical lost civilizations and supposed alien interventions, humanity's past is a moving target for misinformation. Feder uses these well-known, often humorous examples to demonstrate how the scientific method and rigorous archaeological inquiry allow researchers to separate fact from fiction. This critically acclaimed text is not just a book about debunking what isn't true about the human past—it is a foundational guide on precisely how we know what is true.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKenneth L. Feder:\u003c\/strong\u003e An American archaeologist, author, and professor of anthropology, Feder is widely recognized for his extensive work in debunking pseudoarchaeology. Dedicated to scientific literacy, he has spent his career teaching students and the public how to critically evaluate extraordinary claims regarding the human past using the scientific method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReader Targeting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eStudents of archaeology, anthropology, and the social sciences seeking a foundational understanding of the scientific method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eHistory enthusiasts interested in separating historical fact from popular myths and internet hoaxes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eCritical thinkers and skeptics who enjoy rigorous, science-based debunking of fringe theories and pseudoscientific claims.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Awards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eA staple in university classrooms worldwide, this textbook is critically acclaimed for its accessible, humorous approach to teaching scientific literacy and has served as a primary resource for combating archaeological misinformation for multiple editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eBibliographic \u0026amp; Physical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"table-responsive\" style=\"overflow-x: auto; max-width: 100%; margin-bottom: 25px; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; min-width: 650px; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em; table-layout: fixed;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-bottom: 2px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; 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color: #1a1a1a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eOxford University Press\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eDecember 23, 2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eEdition\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e10th Edition\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eTrade Paperback (Issued without dust jacket)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;\"\u003ePage Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e332 (Illustrated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eBISAC \/ BIC\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eSOCIAL SCIENCE \/ Archaeology; Archaeology (HRA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e9.25 x 6.02 x 0.51 inches \/ 16.93 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the main focus of this book?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book focuses on using the scientific method to debunk popular archaeological hoaxes, myths, and pseudoscientific claims about human antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kinds of myths does the author debunk?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeder addresses a wide range of fringe theories, including claims of ancient races of giants, mythical lost civilizations, and supposed high-tech artifacts found at ancient sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this book suitable for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it is designed as an accessible, often humorous introduction to archaeological science, making it perfect for students and general readers interested in how we know what is true about the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@graph\": [\n      {\n        \"@type\": [\"Book\", \"Product\"],\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/frauds-myths-mysteries-tenth-edition-kenneth-l-feder#book\",\n        \"name\": \"Frauds, Myths, and Mysteries: Science and Pseudoscience in Archaeology\",\n        \"author\": {\n          \"@type\": \"Person\",\n          \"name\": \"Kenneth L. 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