How science works : evaluating evidence in biology and medicine / Stephen H. Jenkins.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jenkins, Stephen H., author.

Series:

Oxford scholarship online.

Oxford scholarship online

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biology--Miscellanea.

Biology.

Medicine--Miscellanea.

Medicine.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (x, 227 p. ) ill.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2023.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

One week, red wine is good for the heart. The next week, new reports say it's bad for the health. So which is true? Anyone who's ever read science news with fascination, or who's ever been confounded by conflicting stories will appreciate this book. Taking a look at some true to life contemporary news stories, the author assesses recent studies on topics ranging from vitamin C and caffeine to pollution and cancer. With straight talk and a passion for the whole project of science, he demysifies the cult of the expert and sheds light on the nitty-gritty details of scientific processes. Any scientist loves a challenge, but the biggest challenge of all, observes Jenkins, is shared by scientists and nonscientitsts alike: how to make practical decisions in light of ambiguous evidence. Promising no simple answers, this book does offer excellent food for thought for people pondering that next glass of wine.

Notes:

Previously issued in print: 2004.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9786612367434

9786610502912

9780190289287

0190289287

9780197701331

0197701337

9781280502910

1280502916

9781282367432

1282367439

9780198036043

0198036043

9781602567061

1602567069

OCLC:

57137230