Science under attack : the age of unreason / Ralph B. Alexander.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Alexander, Ralph B., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science--Social aspects.

Science.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (256 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Algora Publishing, [2018]

Summary:

Evidence and logic are lacking in many areas of public debate today on hot-button issues ranging from dietary fat to vaccination. In Science Under Attack, Dr. Alexander shows how science is being abused, sidelined or ignored, making it difficult or impossible for the public to form a reasoned opinion about important issues. Readers will learn why science is becoming more corrupt, and also how it is being abused for political and economic gain, support of activism, or the propping up of religious beliefs.

Contents:

Background

Continental drift : a threat to the establishment

Evolution and creationism : science vs religion

Dietary fat : nutritional politics

Climate change : environmental politics

Vaccination : exploitation of fear

Gmo foods : fear of a frankenstein

Science under attack.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

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ISBN:

1-62894-365-3

1-62894-363-7

OCLC:

1089201358