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Merchants Of Doubt: How A Handful Of Scientists Obscured The Truth On Issues From Tobacco Smoke To Global Warming
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The U.S. Scientific Community Has Long Led The World In Research On Such Areas As Public Health, Environmental Science, And Issues Affecting Quality Of Life. Our Scientists Have Produced Landmark Studies On The Dangers Of Ddt, Tobacco Smoke, Acid Rain, And Global Warming. But At The Same Time, A Small Yet Potent Subset Of This Community Leads The World In Vehement Denial Of These Dangers.Merchants Of Doubt Tells The Story Of How A Looseknit Group Of Highlevel Scientists And Scientific Advisers, With Deep Connections In Politics And Industry, Ran Effective Campaigns To Mislead The Public And Deny Wellestablished Scientific Knowledge Over Four Decades. Remarkably, The Same Individuals Surface Repeatedlysome Of The Same Figures Who Have Claimed That The Science Of Global Warming Is Not Settled Denied The Truth Of Studies Linking Smoking To Lung Cancer, Coal Smoke To Acid Rain, And Cfcs To The Ozone Hole. Doubt Is Our Product, Wrote One Tobacco Executive. These Experts Supplied It.Naomi Oreskes And Erik M. Conway, Historians Of Science, Roll Back The Rug On This Dark Corner Of The American Scientific Community, Showing How Ideology And Corporate Interests, Aided By A Toocompliant Media, Have Skewed Public Understanding Of Some Of The Most Pressing Issues Of Our Era.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Merchants of Doubt'? A: 'Merchants of Doubt' explores how a small group of scientists misled the public about critical issues such as tobacco smoke and global warming, highlighting the intersection of science, ideology, and corporate interests.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Naomi Oreskes and Erik M. Conway, both of whom are historians of science.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Merchants of Doubt'? A: 'Merchants of Doubt' was published on May 25, 2010.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in a hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Merchants of Doubt' have? A: 'Merchants of Doubt' consists of 368 pages.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, this listing specifies that the book is in new condition.
- Q: What category does 'Merchants of Doubt' fall under? A: 'Merchants of Doubt' is categorized under Ethics.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the manipulation of scientific information, the role of corporate interests in shaping public opinion, and the historical context of scientific denialism.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Merchants of Doubt' is suitable for academic study, particularly in courses related to environmental science, ethics, and public health.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding climate change debates? A: 'Merchants of Doubt' provides insights into the climate change debate by illustrating how misinformation can affect public perception and policy.