Erik M. Conway

Merchants of Doubt: How a Handful of Scientists Obscured the Truth on Issues from Tobacco Smoke to Global Warming

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ISBN 13:
9781408824832
author:
Erik M. Conway
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Bloomsbury Paperbacks
language:
English
Publication Year:
2012
Pages:
368
Dimensions:
19.6 x 12.8 x 2.6 cm
Genre:
Business, Finance & Law, Reference & Education, Ethics, Climate change, Ethical issues: scientific & technological developments, Impact of science & technology on society, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Business Ethics, Science / Philosophy & Social Aspects,
Condition:
New
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£13.81

Description

The story of how a group of influential scientists have shaped public understanding of scientific facts to serve a broader agenda. In the early 20th century, a small circle of scientists began to challenge the overwhelming consensus on key issues, including the dangers of tobacco smoke and the reality of global warming. Their efforts, often driven by ideological and economic interests, have had a lasting impact on public discourse and policy. This book explores the history and motivations behind this phenomenon, revealing the complex web of relationships between science, politics, and economics that has shaped our understanding of the world.

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