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OverviewPresents an examination of the irrationality at the heart of the scare mongering and pseudo-science that stand in the way of progress and argues against modern scepticism of science and for a return to rationality. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael SpecterPublisher: Duckworth Overlook Imprint: Gerald Duckworth & Co Ltd ISBN: 9780715639436ISBN 10: 0715639439 Pages: 304 Publication Date: 31 December 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews"'Michael Specter has written a lucid and insightful book about a very frightening and irrational phenomenon-the fear and superstition that threaten human science and progress. A superb and convincing work' Malcolm Gladwell, author of ""Outliers"", ""Blink"", and ""The Tipping Point""." 'Michael Specter has written a lucid and insightful book about a very frightening and irrational phenomenon-the fear and superstition that threaten human science and progress. A superb and convincing work' Malcolm Gladwell, author of Outliers , Blink , and The Tipping Point . Author Information"Michael Specter writes about science, technology and global public health for the ""New Yorker"". He has twice received the Global Health Council's Excellence in Media Award, as well as the Science Journalism Award from the American Association for the Advancement of Science." Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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