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Altamira Press
ISBN-10
0759105391
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9780759105393
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Book Title
Bigfoot Exposed : an Anthropologist Examines America's Enduring Legend
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2004
Topic
Unexplained Phenomena, Anthropology / Physical
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Body, Mind & Spirit, Social Science
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Trade Paperback
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0.6 in
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13.8 Oz
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9 in
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6 in
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2004-011392
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Bigfoot, aka the Sasquatch, gets no respect, especially from scientists. So complained the creature's advocates, and anthropologist David J. Daegling agreed with them. In writing Bigfoot Exposed: An Anthropologists Examines America's Enduring Legend, he drew upon not only his own specialty but also, with the help of friends, the physics of human movement. The latter was helpful in analyzing such traces of the creature as casts of its footprints and a film in which it is allegedly seen walking in its Nortwest U.S. habitat. Daegling's conclusion is straightforward: 'The absence of physical remainse"bodies or parts thereofe"is to my mind the most devastating argument against the Sasquatch.' One point made much of by Bigfoot enthusiasts is the sheer number of reported sightings that paint a relatively consistent portrait of the creature. It would be preposterous, they contend, to think that so many people could have entered into a kind of conspiracy to plant so much similar evidence. Daegling rejoins that this mode of argument sets up 'a rhetorical trick known as the false dilemma.' It hardly takes conspiring to produce a consistent profile of a Bigfoot. 'If potential hoaxers can read a newspaper or operate a television remote,' the author writes, 'they have the ability to acquire descriptions of Bigfoot evidence and recreat that evidence in short order.', Bigfoot, aka the Sasquatch, gets no respect, especially from scientists. So complained the creature's advocates, and anthropologist David J. Daegling agreed with them. In writing Bigfoot Exposed: An Anthropologists Examines America's Enduring Legend , he drew upon not only his own specialty but also, with the help of friends, the physics of human movement. The latter was helpful in analyzing such traces of the creature as casts of its footprints and a film in which it is allegedly seen walking in its Nortwest U.S. habitat. Daegling's conclusion is straightforward: 'The absence of physical remains--bodies or parts thereof--is to my mind the most devastating argument against the Sasquatch.' One point made much of by Bigfoot enthusiasts is the sheer number of reported sightings that paint a relatively consistent portrait of the creature. It would be preposterous, they contend, to think that so many people could have entered into a kind of conspiracy to plant so much similar evidence. Daegling rejoins that this mode of argument sets up 'a rhetorical trick known as the false dilemma.' It hardly takes conspiring to produce a consistent profile of a Bigfoot. 'If potential hoaxers can read a newspaper or operate a television remote,' the author writes, 'they have the ability to acquire descriptions of Bigfoot evidence and recreat that evidence in short order.', Daegling's level-headed dissection of the (surprisingly) enduring legend of Bigfoot is more thoughtful and bemused than derisively dismissive. But there's no question that the biological anthropologiste"a specialist in primate anatomy and biomechanics, useful disciplines for a study of primate bones no one can find and for analyzing a creature's distinctive gaite"both starts and ends his examination of evidence for the big beast's existence as a confirmed skeptic. He's a scientist, and scientists depend on verifiable data; his thorough examinatione"more a reasoned debunkinge"of the existing data brings refreshing clarity to a muddled mystery. By book's end, Daegling has convincingly refuted the few seconds of film allegedly capturing Bigfoot, back in 1958, and skillfully undercut the "proof" of oversized footprints by reporting on men who constructed fake feet. And he has, almost sorrowfully, assessed the arguments of the truly obsessed, which link Bigfoot's essential invisibility to the intervention of UFOs. It's not likely to change minds, however: as Daegling himself notes, myths don't depend on facts to fuel their persistence., I could not put it down! It is absolutely marvelous. Daegling's handling of the subject itself, as well as his treatment of the tension between science and, well, not science, is masterful. His writing style is spot on, perfect for a book written by a scientist for a popular audience., Bigfoot, aka the Sasquatch, gets no respect, especially from scientists. So complained the creature's advocates, and anthropologist David J. Daegling agreed with them. In writing Bigfoot Exposed: An Anthropologists Examines America's Enduring Legend, he drew upon not only his own specialty but also, with the help of friends, the physics of human movement. The latter was helpful in analyzing such traces of the creature as casts of its footprints and a film in which it is allegedly seen walking in its Nortwest U.S. habitat. Daegling's conclusion is straightforward: 'The absence of physical remains--bodies or parts thereof--is to my mind the most devastating argument against the Sasquatch.' One point made much of by Bigfoot enthusiasts is the sheer number of reported sightings that paint a relatively consistent portrait of the creature. It would be preposterous, they contend, to think that so many people could have entered into a kind of conspiracy to plant so much similar evidence. Daegling rejoins that this mode of argument sets up 'a rhetorical trick known as the false dilemma.' It hardly takes conspiring to produce a consistent profile of a Bigfoot. 'If potential hoaxers can read a newspaper or operate a television remote,' the author writes, 'they have the ability to acquire descriptions of Bigfoot evidence and recreat that evidence in short order.', Daegling's level-headed dissection of the (surprisingly) enduring legend of Bigfoot is more thoughtful and bemused than derisively dismissive. But there's no question that the biological anthropologist--a specialist in primate anatomy and biomechanics, useful disciplines for a study of primate bones no one can find and for analyzing a creature's distinctive gait--both starts and ends his examination of evidence for the big beast's existence as a confirmed skeptic. He's a scientist, and scientists depend on verifiable data; his thorough examination--more a reasoned debunking--of the existing data brings refreshing clarity to a muddled mystery. By book's end, Daegling has convincingly refuted the few seconds of film allegedly capturing Bigfoot, back in 1958, and skillfully undercut the "proof" of oversized footprints by reporting on men who constructed fake feet. And he has, almost sorrowfully, assessed the arguments of the truly obsessed, which link Bigfoot's essential invisibility to the intervention of UFOs. It's not likely to change minds, however: as Daegling himself notes, myths don't depend on facts to fuel their persistence., How do you prove the nonexistence of something like Bigfoot? You can't. But you can critically examine the evidence, and apply scientific ways of thinking to establish probabilities that the wild man of the woods does or does not exist. In Bigfoot Exposed, physical anthropologist Daegling shows us how to reason scientifically. Anyone interested in critical thinking will want to read this book., Here is the book that both true believers and doubters have long been calling for: a serious scientific look at the evidence for Bigfoot's physical existence. Elegantly reasoned and written, Bigfoot Exposed treats the subject with an open mind, the care and depth it deserves, and respect for everyone involved. Those of us who remain hopeful that Bigfoot walks should definitely read this enjoyable book, as well as the skeptics. While Dr. Daegling cannot prove that Sasquatch is strictly legendary, he certainly raises the bar for belief in North America's giants. This can only be good for all in search of the truth., I think Bigfoot Exposed is a wonderful contribution to the legend of Bigfoot and emphasizes the correct role for science within the controversy. The arguments advanced are sound and not only well-constructed but artfully so. Overall the book is terrific! If someone wanted a comprehensive scientific review of Bigfoot, there presently are no other good options., David Daegling has written a wonderful book on the North American Bigfoot myth. It is conversational in style, and peppered with exceptionally well-written turns of phrase. The book is admirably thorough, and a model for others to follow in debunking myths., How do you prove the nonexistence of something like Bigfoot? You can't. But you can critically examine the evidence, and apply scientific ways of thinking to establish probabilities that the wild man of the woods does or does not exist. In Bigfoot Exposed , physical anthropologist Daegling shows us how to reason scientifically. Anyone interested in critical thinking will want to read this book., Bigfoot, aka the Sasquatch, gets no respect, especially from scientists. So complained the creature's advocates, and anthropologist David J. Daegling agreed with them. In writing Bigfoot Exposed: An Anthropologists Examines America's Enduring Legend, he drew upon not only his own specialty but also, with the help of friends, the physics of human movement. The latter was helpful in analyzing such traces of the creature as casts of its footprints and a film in which it is allegedly seen walking in its Nortwest U.S. habitat. Daegling's conclusion is straightforward: 'The absence of physical remains �bodies or parts thereof �is to my mind the most devastating argument against the Sasquatch.' One point made much of by Bigfoot enthusiasts is the sheer number of reported sightings that paint a relatively consistent portrait of the creature. It would be preposterous, they contend, to think that so many people could have entered into a kind of conspiracy to plant so much similar evidence. Daegling rejoins that this mode of argument sets up 'a rhetorical trick known as the false dilemma.' It hardly takes conspiring to produce a consistent profile of a Bigfoot. 'If potential hoaxers can read a newspaper or operate a television remote,' the author writes, 'they have the ability to acquire descriptions of Bigfoot evidence and recreat that evidence in short order.', Daegling's level-headed dissection of the (surprisingly) enduring legend of Bigfoot is more thoughtful and bemused than derisively dismissive. But there's no question that the biological anthropologist �a specialist in primate anatomy and biomechanics, useful disciplines for a study of primate bones no one can find and for analyzing a creature's distinctive gait �both starts and ends his examination of evidence for the big beast's existence as a confirmed skeptic. He's a scientist, and scientists depend on verifiable data; his thorough examination �more a reasoned debunking �of the existing data brings refreshing clarity to a muddled mystery. By book's end, Daegling has convincingly refuted the few seconds of film allegedly capturing Bigfoot, back in 1958, and skillfully undercut the "proof" of oversized footprints by reporting on men who constructed fake feet. And he has, almost sorrowfully, assessed the arguments of the truly obsessed, which link Bigfoot's essential invisibility to the intervention of UFOs. It's not likely to change minds, however: as Daegling himself notes, myths don't depend on facts to fuel their persistence.
Table Of Content
Part 1 Preface Chapter 2 Chapter 1: Encounters with Monsters Chapter 3 Chapter 2: The Natural History of Bigfoot Chapter 4 Chapter 3: The Social History of Bigfoot Chapter 5 Chapter 4. Bigfoot Scrutinized: Why the Greatest Hits are all Misses Chapter 6 Chapter 5: The Patterson Film Chapter 7 Chapter 6: Further Musings on Footprints Chapter 8 Chapter 7: Three Red Herrings Chapter 9 Chapter 8: A Science of Sasquatch? Chapter 10 Chapter 9: The Eyewitness Problem Chapter 11 Chapter 10: The Bardin Booger Chapter 12 Chapter 11: The Phenomenon Part 13 References Part 14 Index Part 15 About the Author
Synopsis
In Bigfoot Exposed , biological anthropologist and primate physiology specialist David J. Daegling objectively examines the northwest American myth of Bigfoot. Using scientific methodology, Daegling systematically and persuasively repudiates the evidence purportedly demonstrating the creature's existence, and ultimately concludes that Bigfoot exists only in the popular imagination., The myth of Bigfoot has captured the popular imagination since the creature's first public debut in 1958--numerous citations of "evidence," newspaper articles, books, hysterical personal accounts, and even Hollywood movies illustrate the American public's enduring romance with the Sasquatch. The scientific community on the whole, however, has stubbornly refused to comment on what it views as a very tall tale, though Bigfoot's existence continues to be hotly argued between proponents of the beast and its skeptics. Now, biological anthropologist and primate physiology specialist David J. Daegling enters the fray to offer both sides of the dispute benefit of objective scientific study. A well-crafted read, Bigfoot Exposed will prove to be as much a model of scientific method for anthropologists and researchers as it is an engaging and persuasive debunking of the myth of Bigfoot., The myth of Bigfoot has captured the popular imagination since the creature's first public debut in 1958-numerous citations of "evidence," newspaper articles, books, hysterical personal accounts, and even Hollywood movies illustrate the American public's enduring romance with the Sasquatch. The scientific community on the whole, however, has stubbornly refused to comment on what it views as a very tall tale, though Bigfoot's existence continues to be hotly argued between proponents of the beast and its skeptics. Now, biological anthropologist and primate physiology specialist David J. Daegling enters the fray to offer both sides of the dispute benefit of objective scientific study. A well-crafted read, Bigfoot Exposed will prove to be as much a model of scientific method for anthropologists and researchers as it is an engaging and persuasive debunking of the myth of Bigfoot., The myth of Bigfoot has captured the popular imagination since the creature's first public debut in 1958-numerous citations of 'evidence,' newspaper articles, books, hysterical personal accounts, and even Hollywood movies illustrate the American public's enduring romance with the Sasquatch. The scientific community on the whole, however, has stubbornly refused to comment on what it views as a very tall tale, though Bigfoot's existence continues to be hotly argued between proponents of the beast and its skeptics. Now, biological anthropologist and primate physiology specialist David J. Daegling enters the fray to offer both sides of the dispute benefit of objective scientific study. A well-crafted read, Bigfoot Exposed will prove to be as much a model of scientific method for anthropologists and researchers as it is an engaging and persuasive debunking of the myth of Bigfoot.
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