Sagan's "The Demon Haunted World: Science As A Candle In The Dark"

Sagan dissects pseudoscience from science, and fosters methods to teach readers to do the same when they encounter new ideas. He encourages approaching potential concepts for consideration with both critical and sceptical thinking in order to discern their validity, whether it concerns anything from witchcraft to magic; aliens to the moon landing.

“The Demon-Haunted World: Science As A Candle In The Dark” is aimed at the general public, who might not have any idea of the process of the scientific method. Sagan sets these principles out with clear analogies and examples to further the reader’s understanding.

Format: Book (Paperback)

Sagan, Carl. The demon-haunted world: Science as a candle in the dark, New York : Random House, c1995.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17349.The_Demon_Haunted_World

http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/7556710

Bryson's "A Short History Of Nearly Everything"

Bryson apprentices himself to the great thinkers and professionals of the scientific world in order to try and understand the biggest questions concerning our universe (and perhaps even answer them). Topics start at the Big Bang, include how we came to be the complex individuals that we are from the single-celled organisms that we were, and finish with possibilities of the end of the world.

“A Short History Of Nearly Everything” is an easy book to put down and pick up again, mostly due to short chapters and appropriate titling. Bryson specifically wrote this for those who either may not have much, or any, knowledge of the history of science and its principles, so that they may better understand the world.

Format: Book (Paperback)

Bryson, Bill. A short history of nearly everything, New York : Delacorte Press, 2008.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/437143.A_Short_History_of_Nearly_Everything

http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/26949089

Welcome & Introduction

Welcome to "An Introduction To Science For The Unscientific Adult". This blog is here to recommend books, audiobooks, and documentaries that will help to establish, teach, and maintain scientific literacy for adults.