God is not great: how religion poisons everything
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Published:
New York : Twelve, Hachette Book Group, 2009.
Format:
Book
Edition:
First trade edition.
Physical Desc:
320 pages ; 21 cm
Status:
Description
Poses a case against organized religion that documents the myriad ways in which religion reflects human agendas and distorts sexuality and the perception of the origins of the universe, in a science-based analysis that considers the benefits of a secular world.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Hitchens, C. (2009). God is not great: how religion poisons everything. First trade edition. New York, Twelve, Hachette Book Group.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Hitchens, Christopher. 2009. God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything. New York, Twelve, Hachette Book Group.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Hitchens, Christopher, God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything. New York, Twelve, Hachette Book Group, 2009.
MLA Citation (style guide)Hitchens, Christopher. God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything. First trade edition. New York, Twelve, Hachette Book Group, 2009.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
0446697966, 9780446697965
Notes
General Note
Includes a Reading group guide, with discussion questions (pages [319]-320).
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
Poses a case against organized religion that documents the myriad ways in which religion reflects human agendas and distorts sexuality and the perception of the origins of the universe, in a science-based analysis that considers the benefits of a secular world.
Awards
"National book award finalist."--Cover.
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