Fake Physics: Spoofs, Hoaxes, and Fictitious Science
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6h 44m 0s
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English
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9781799917489
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Dr. Andrew May., Dr. Andrew May|AUTHOR., & Tim Gerard Reynolds|READER. (2021). Fake Physics: Spoofs, Hoaxes, and Fictitious Science . Blackstone Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Dr. Andrew May, Dr. Andrew May|AUTHOR and Tim Gerard Reynolds|READER. 2021. Fake Physics: Spoofs, Hoaxes, and Fictitious Science. Blackstone Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Dr. Andrew May, Dr. Andrew May|AUTHOR and Tim Gerard Reynolds|READER. Fake Physics: Spoofs, Hoaxes, and Fictitious Science Blackstone Publishing, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Dr. Andrew May, Dr. Andrew May|AUTHOR, and Tim Gerard Reynolds|READER. Fake Physics: Spoofs, Hoaxes, and Fictitious Science Blackstone Publishing, 2021.
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Full title | fake physics spoofs hoaxes and fictitious science |
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Last Update | 2024-01-03 19:09:08PM |
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