Merchants of doubt

how a handful of scientists obscured the truth on issues from tobacco smoke to global warming

355 pages

English language

Published Nov. 27, 2010 by Bloomsbury Press.

ISBN:
978-1-59691-610-4
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OCLC Number:
461631066

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3 stars (1 review)

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3 stars

A really interesting look at the various campaigns to battle scientific fact using smears, lies and doubt. Nobody who’s been paying attention will be surprised by the work against climate science or public health; what’s really enlightening is the individuals and organisations common to each campaign. The same dodgy scientists representing climate change denial, supporting tobacco nonsense etc. The book does flit between really good reporting and poorly structured rambling, but definitely worth a read.

Subjects

  • Scientists -- Professional ethics
  • Science news -- Moral and ethical aspects
  • Democracy and science