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Provides instructions for constructing machines which work even though science cannot explain why they work
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Stine describes how to build a number of devices that appear to contradict the laws of physics or mechanics, and that, in his words, ``work for some people'' but ``sometimes . . . don't work for everyone.'' His purpose is to stimulate people to build and test these gadgets, in the hope that they may discover new scientific principles to explain them. An example is the cardboard pyramid that will keep razor blades placed inside it sharp. Stine, despite his education as a physicist and work as an engineer, forgets that a scientific experiment, by definition, is one that can be duplicated by anyonegiven the same equipment and complete directionsand give the same results. The title should use the term ``pseudoscience,'' not science. Not recommended. Kenneth Quinn, Geology Dept., Oklahoma State Univ., Stillwater
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- PublisherMacmillan Pub Co
- Publication date1985
- ISBN 10 0689115628
- ISBN 13 9780689115622
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages111
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Atheneum Press, New York, 1985
ISBN 10: 0689115628
ISBN 13: 9780689115622
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Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good. Michaels, Robert (Cover Design) (illustrator). First Edition. Stated First Edition at copyright page. Copyright 1985 by G. Harry Stine. First and only issue. Designed by Mary Cregan. Dedicated to "Patsy and Clyde." Rare revelatory material. Moderate cover, edge wear, toning. Pages very good, no writing. Few at back with moderate crease. Bind fine, square. Illustrated throughout. Sharp rarity. Stine describes how to build a number of devices that appear to contradict the laws of physics or mechanics, and that, in his words, ``work for some people'' but ``sometimes . . . don't work for everyone.'' Some of it is the other physics, sub-atomic, not taught so much with the standard propagated formulas exacted in the public higher institutions. Stine explains that his purpose is to stimulate individuals to build and test these gadgets, in the hope that they may discover new scientific principles to explain them. Stine introduces a group of "impossible" devices that shouldn't work according to our knowledge of science, but do. Provided are complete instructions and schematics. 113 pages. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall. Book. Seller Inventory # 022622
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