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John Grant's ScienceSeries

This series delves into the captivating realm of science that shapes our world. It unravels complex concepts in an accessible and engaging manner. Readers can look forward to exploring the wonders of the universe and the laws of nature. It's ideal reading for curious minds eager for knowledge.

Corrupted science
Corrupted Science
Denying Science

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  • Denying Science

    Conspiracy Theories, Media Distortions, and the War Against Reality

    • 374 pages
    • 14 hours of reading
    3.6(70)Add rating

    The book tackles prevalent misconceptions surrounding critical scientific issues, such as global warming, evolution, and the causes of autism. It emphasizes the importance of scientific evidence and literacy in understanding these topics, contrasting them with misinformation often propagated by popular media. By addressing these misconceptions, the author aims to equip readers with the knowledge necessary to discern fact from fiction, highlighting the significance of critical thinking in today's information landscape.

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  • Corrupted Science

    • 448 pages
    • 16 hours of reading
    3.7(3)Add rating

    A searing expos of the misuses and misrepresentations of science from the time of Galileo continuing through to the present day, this new edition includes updates on the asbestos industry, the chemicals industry, the sugar industry, the agriculture industry (the abuse of antibiotics), and the automobile industry (lead in gasoline). The final chapter has been expanded to include the full-blooded assault on science mounted by the Trump administration.

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  • Corrupted science

    Fraud, ideology and politics in science

    • 336 pages
    • 12 hours of reading

    In Discarded Science , John Grant took a fascinating look at all the things science got wrong through the centuries. But at least those were honest mistakes. Grant’s equally absorbing follow-up examines something more deliberate hoaxes and frauds. He takes us through a rogue’s gallery that features faked creatures, palaeontological trickery, false psychics, and miracle cures that aren’t so miraculous. See how ideology, religion, and politics have imposed themselves on science throughout history, from the Catholic Church’s influence on cosmology to Nazi racist pseudoscience to the Bush Administration’s attempt to deny climate change. The themes, while entertaining as ever, are serious and timely.

    Corrupted science