Skepter
Editor-in-chief | Marcel Hulspas (1988–2002) Rob Nanninga (2002–2014) Hans van Maanen (2014–)[1] |
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Categories | Scientific skepticism |
Frequency | Quarterly (1988–2006) Semi-annually (2007–present) |
ISSN | 0921-5085 |
Skepter is a popular science magazine of the Dutch skeptical foundation Stichting Skepsis. It describes paranormal or controversial theories and methods from a skeptical perspective.
History
In its first issue, the contemporary president of Stichting Skepsis, astronomer
After Nanninga's death in May 2014, he was succeeded as editor-in-chief by science journalist Hans van Maanen in December.[1] The layout was revamped, and since 2016 Skepter has been issued four times a year again, as was the case before 2007.[6] Since September 2017, the staff consists of editor-in-chief Hans van Maanen and editors Pepijn van Erp and CSI fellow Jan Willem Nienhuys.[2] The paid circulation is more than 2300, the total circulation is at 2900.
Contents
The magazine deals with topics such as
See also
References
- ^ a b Pepijn van Erp (18 December 2014). "Hans van Maanen nieuwe hoofdredacteur van Skepter". Skepsis Blog (in Dutch). Stichting Skepsis. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
- ^ a b "Skepter: een tijdschrift over pseudowetenschap". Stichting Skepsis website (in Dutch). Stichting Skepsis. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
- ^ de Jager, Cornelis (1 March 1988). "Is Para-wetenschap ook wetenschap? Een inleiding". Skepter (in Dutch). 1 (1). Stichting Skepsis.
- ^ a b c Martijn van Calmthout (22 September 2007). "Sceptisch over nepdoctors". Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). Retrieved 24 August 2014.
- ^ Nienhuys, Jan Willem (January 2015). "In memoriam Rob Nanninga". Skepter (in Dutch). 27 (1). Stichting Skepsis: 41.
- ^ Israel, Frank Pieter; Nienhuys, Jan Willem (January 2015). "Hans van Maanen hoofdredacteur Skepter". Skepter (in Dutch). 27 (1). Stichting Skepsis: 42.
- ^ Andy Lewis (3 August 2009). "Dutch Sceptics Have 'Bogus' Libel Decision Overturned On Human Rights Grounds". The Quackometer. Retrieved 16 May 2014.