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Voodoo Science
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Author : Robert L. Park
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
Voodoo Science written by Robert L. Park and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Science categories.
Occasionally in the world of science, unexpected results that appear to violate accepted laws of nature can herald revolutionary advances in human knowledge. Many of these 'revolutionary' discoveries do, however, turn out to be wrong, and eminent scientists must carry the burden of a tarnished reputation for mistakenly thinking they have made a great discovery. In this entertaining text, Robert Park examines the social, economic, and political forces that elicit or support flawed or fake science and then go on to sustain it in the face of often overwhelming contrary evidence. Readers are made aware of the fine line that exists between foolishness and fraud and are warned against irrational beliefs dressed up as scientific garb.
Voodoo Science
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Author : Robert L. Park
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2000-05-25
Voodoo Science written by Robert L. Park and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-05-25 with Science categories.
From magnet therapy and cold fusion to the Podkletnov gravity shield, Park leads readers through the dim back alleys of fringe science, down the corridors of Washington power and into our evolutionary past to search out the origins of voodoo science.
In Defense Of Science
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Author : Frank R. Spellman
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Release Date : 2018-08-31
In Defense Of Science written by Frank R. Spellman and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-31 with Science categories.
In an era when many in the science community feel that science is under attack, In Defense of Science explains why ordinary citizens need to have an understanding of science, its methods, and its groundbreaking discoveries. The authors debunk several misconceptions of science and scientists, and advocate that science is an integral part of society and everyday life. This book begins with an introduction to science and its basic concepts, including a brief and entertaining history of science and scientific discoveries, before taking on current views of science in society. It surveys the many sources of our ideas of science, including pop culture, classics of literature, news media, and political discourse. Much of the information from these sources tends to mislead, and the only way to guard against such misinformation is to become scientifically literate, and promote scientific literacy in society. The book therefore delves into the reasons that so many people do not understand basic scientific principles and do not keep up with scientific breakthroughs, and finishes by examining the current state of science education. It includes many resources for further reading, and is presented in an engaging and entertaining way.
Gonzo Science
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Author : Jim Richardson
language : en
Publisher: Cosimo, Inc.
Release Date :
Gonzo Science written by Jim Richardson and has been published by Cosimo, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Science categories.
True believers and skeptics beware: what you know about science may be wrong. Science commentators Jim and Allen Richardson are more faithful than the believers and more skeptical than the skeptics -- and they're funnier, too.
Specious Science
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Author : C. Ray Greek
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2002-01-01
Specious Science written by C. Ray Greek and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-01-01 with Nature categories.
Builds on the message of Sacred Cows and Golden Geese to understand why medical research on animals really harms humans.
The Problem With Science
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Author : R. Barker Bausell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021
The Problem With Science written by R. Barker Bausell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021 with Psychology categories.
Recent events have vividly underscored the societal importance of science, yet the majority of the public are unaware that a large proportion of published scientific results are simply wrong. The Problem with Science explains in nontechnical language how such fallacy occurs, how it gets published in respected scientific journals, and how it can largely be avoided.
Science And Homosexualities
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Author : Vernon A. Rosario
language : en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date : 1997
Science And Homosexualities written by Vernon A. Rosario and has been published by Psychology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Social Science categories.
Science and Homosexualities is the first anthology by historians of science to examine European and American scientific research on sexual orientation since the coining of the word "homosexual" almost 150 years ago. This collection is particularly timely given the enormous scientific and popular interest in biological studies of homosexuality, and the importance given such studies in current legal, legislative and cultural debates concerning gay civil rights. However, scientific and popular literature discussing the biology of sexual orientation have been short-sighted in representing it as objective, new scientific work. This volume demonstrates that the quest for the biological "cause" of homosexuality and other sexualities is as old as the term itself. These essays explore the active role experimental subjects played in shaping scientific theories of homosexuality and cultural perceptions of sexuality and sexual identity. Finally this anthology studies the way in which this doctor-patient interaction shaped not only scientific theories of homosexuality, but also cultural perceptions and self-identities as well. Contributors include: Garland E. Allen, Erin G. Carlston, Julian Carter, Alice D. Dreger, Anne Fausto-Sterling, Margaret Gibson, Stephanie Kenen, Hubert Kennedy, Harry Oosterhuis, James Steakley, Richard Pillard, Jennifer Terry
Forbidden Science
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Author : J. Douglas Kenyon
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2008-02-11
Forbidden Science written by J. Douglas Kenyon and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-02-11 with History categories.
Reveals the cutting edge of New Science and shows how established science disallows inquiry that challenges the status quo--even when it produces verifiable results • Contains 43 essays by 19 researchers denoting cutting-edge, heretical, or suppressed scientific research, including Immanuel Velikovsky, Nikola Tesla, Rupert Sheldrake, and Masaru Emoto • Edited by Atlantis Rising publisher, J. Douglas Kenyon Following the model of his bestselling Forbidden History and Forbidden Religion, J. Douglas Kenyon has assembled from his bimonthly journal, Atlantis Rising, material that explores science and technology that has been suppressed by the orthodox scientific community--from the true function of the Great Pyramid and the megaliths at Nabta Playa to Immanuel Velikovsky’s astronomical insights, free energy from space, cold fusion, and Rupert Sheldrake’s research into telepathy and ESP. There is an organized war going on in science between materialistic theory and anything that could be termed spiritual or metaphysical. For example, Masaru Emoto’s research into the energetics of water, although supported by photographic evidence, has been scoffed at by mainstream science because he has asserted that humans affect their surroundings with their thoughts. The materialism or absolute skepticism of the scientific establishment is detrimental to any scientific inquiry that thinks outside the box. This mentality is interested in preserving funding for its own projects, those that will not rock the establishment. From Tesla’s discovery of alternating current to Robert Schoch’s re-dating of the Sphinx, this book serves as a compelling introduction to the true history of alternative and New Science research.
Science Risk And Policy
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Author : Andrew J. Knight
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-04-14
Science Risk And Policy written by Andrew J. Knight and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-14 with Social Science categories.
For decades, experts and the public have been at odds over the nature and magnitude of risks and how they should be mitigated through policy. Experts argue that the fears of the public are irrational, and that public policy should be based on sound science. The public, on the other hand, is skeptical of experts, and believe policy should represent their interests. How do policy analysts make sense of these competing views? Science, Risk and Policy answers this question by examining how people evaluate evidence, how science is conducted, and how a multi-disciplinary framework to risk can inform policy by bridging the gap between experts and the public. This framework is then applied to four case studies: pesticides, genetically engineered foods, climate change, and nuclear power. By tracing the history of the science, policies and regulations, and evaluating arguments made about these risks, Andrew J. Knight provides a guide to understand how experts and the public view risks.
The Philosophy Of Science A M
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Author : Sahotra Sarkar
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2006
The Philosophy Of Science A M written by Sahotra Sarkar and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Science categories.
The first in-depth reference to the field that combines scientific knowledge with philosophical inquiry, this encyclopedia brings together a team of leading scholars to provide nearly 150 entries on the essential concepts in the philosophy of science. The areas covered include biology, chemistry, epistemology and metaphysics, physics, psychology and mind, the social sciences, and key figures in the combined studies of science and philosophy. (Midwest).