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Science For Sale: How The Us Government Uses Powerful Corporations And Leading Universities To Support Government Policies, Sile
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When Speaker Newt Gingrich Greeted Dr. David Lewis In His Office Overlooking The National Mall, He Looked At Dr. Lewis And Said: You Know Youre Going To Be Fired For This, Dont You? I Know, Dr. Lewis Replied, I Just Hope To Stay Out Of Prison. Gingrich Had Just Read Dr. Lewiss Commentary In Nature, Titled Epa Science: Casualty Of Election Politics. Three Years Later, And Thirty Years After Dr. Lewis Began Working At Epa, He Was Back In Washington To Receive A Science Achievement Award From Administrator Carol Browner For His Second Article In Nature. By Then, Epa Had Transferred Dr. Lewis To The University Of Georgia To Await Terminationthe Agencys Only Scientist To Ever Be Lead Author On Papers Published In Nature And Lancet.The Government Hires Scientists To Support Its Policies; Industry Hires Them To Support Its Business; And Universities Hire Them To Bring In Grants That Are Handed Out To Support Government Policies And Industry Practices. Organizations Dealing With Scientific Integrity Are Designed Only To Weed Out Those Who Commit Fraud Behind The Backs Of The Institutions Where They Work. The Greatest Threat Of All Is The Purposeful Corruption Of The Scientific Enterprise By The Institutions Themselves. The Science They Create Is Often Only An Illusion, Designed To Deceive; And The Scientists They Destroy To Protect That Illusion Are Often Our Best. This Book Is About Both, Beginning With Dr. Lewiss Experience, And Ending With The Story Of Dr. Andrew Wakefield.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Science for Sale'? A: 'Science for Sale' explores how the US government, corporations, and universities manipulate scientific research to support policies and maintain corporate profits, often at the expense of public health.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Science for Sale' is Dr. David L. Lewis, who has a PhD and has worked extensively with the EPA.
- Q: When was 'Science for Sale' published? A: 'Science for Sale' was published on June 3, 2014.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: 'Science for Sale' is available in hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Science for Sale' have? A: 'Science for Sale' contains 352 pages.
- Q: What insights does the book provide about scientific integrity? A: 'Science for Sale' discusses the challenges to scientific integrity, highlighting how institutions may prioritize their interests over genuine research.
- Q: Is this book suitable for general readers? A: 'Science for Sale' is written for a general audience, but it may be particularly interesting to those concerned about public health and the integrity of scientific research.
- Q: Does the book include personal experiences of the author? A: Yes, the book begins with Dr. Lewis's personal experiences and expands into broader discussions about scientific practices.
- Q: What category does 'Science for Sale' belong to? A: 'Science for Sale' is categorized under 'Hoaxes & Deceptions'.
- Q: Is 'Science for Sale' a critical examination of the government? A: Yes, the book critically examines the role of the government in manipulating scientific research to fit its agenda.