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The God delusion
(Book)

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Published:
Boston : Houghton Mifflin Co., 2008.
Format:
Book
Edition:
1st Mariner Books ed.
Physical Desc:
463 pages ; 21 cm
Status:
CMC Leadville Campus
BL2775.3 .D39 2008
Description

Argues that belief in God is irrational, and describes examples of religion's negative influences on society throughout the centuries, such as war, bigotry, child abuse, and violence.

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Citations
APA Citation (style guide)

Dawkins, R. (2008). The God delusion. 1st Mariner Books ed. Boston, Houghton Mifflin Co.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Dawkins, Richard, 1941-. 2008. The God Delusion. Boston, Houghton Mifflin Co.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Dawkins, Richard, 1941-, The God Delusion. Boston, Houghton Mifflin Co, 2008.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Dawkins, Richard. The God Delusion. 1st Mariner Books ed. Boston, Houghton Mifflin Co, 2008.

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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780618918249, 0618918248

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Includes bibliographical references (pages [427]-448) and index.
Description
Argues that belief in God is irrational, and describes examples of religion's negative influences on society throughout the centuries, such as war, bigotry, child abuse, and violence.
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