by Carl Sagan
First published 1996
Sagan warns of a future where pseudoscience and conspiracy theories erode democratic institutions. From UFOs to faith healing, he authoritatively debunks celebrated fallacies, making a spirited defense of the scientific method as critical to the well-being of society. At the book's emotional core, Sagan's reverence for empiricism and fact-based decision-making shines through.
Genres: science, non-fiction, skepticism, academic
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: debunking, non-fiction
457 pages · Paperback · Ballantine Books