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The experts speak : the definitive compendium of authoritative misinformation

by Christopher Cerf, Victor Navasky

This updated volume catalogues thousands of incorrect predictions, misunderstandings, and erroneous pronouncements made by historical experts across various fields, including science, economics, and politics.

Accession 18060 ISBN 0679778063 Publisher Villard
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