Dreaming the Future The Fantastic Story of Prediction

Name: Dreaming the Future The Fantastic Story of Prediction
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ISBN: 9781573928953

ISBN-10: 157392895X

ISBN-13: 9781573928953

Edition: 2001

Authors: Clifford A. Pickover

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For countless generations people of every culture have practiced a broad range of dramatic and sometimes frightening techniques to peer into the future. In this fascinating book acclaimed author Clifford Pickover presents a nearly exhaustive list of fortune-telling techniques, from the ominous practice of human sacrifice to reading clues on the Internet. Pickover not only explores a vast and colourful array of methods of prediction -- including dreaming -- he also evaluates the accuracy of some of the most astonishing prophecies made throughout history. Through insight and wit, Pickover unlocks the door of your imagination with engrossing mysteries, intriguing illustrations, and even modern…

Book details

List price: $32.99
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: Prometheus Books, Publishers
Publication date: 3/1/2001
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 458
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.31" tall
Weight: 1.980



Preface


Acknowledgments


Introduction



Beyond Sticks and Stones



Mind, Myth, Meaning



Nostradamus and Other Prophets



Science and the Will to Believe


Some Final Thoughts


Appendices


Notes


For Further Reading


About the Author


Index