{"product_id":"science-is-not-what-you-think-9781476669106","title":"Science Is Not What You Think","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e   This book discusses the ways in which science, the touchstone of reliable knowledge in modern society, changed dramatically in the second half of the 20th century, becoming less trustworthy through conflicts of interest and excessive competitiveness. Fraud became common enough that organized efforts to combat it now include a federal Office of Research Integrity. Competent minority opinions are sometimes thereby suppressed, with the result that policy makers, the media and the public are presented with biased or incomplete information. Evidence tending to challenge established theories is sometimes rejected without addressing its substance. While most would agree in the abstract that science can go wrong, few would consider--despite interesting contrary evidence--that official consensus about the origins of the universe or the causes of global warming might be mistaken.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“An engaging book on the nature of science. Above all, Science Is Not What You Think presents a realistic picture of the current state of scientific activity… On the whole, Science Is Not What You Think is well written and accessible.” \u003cbr\u003e“It is a welcome contribution to the literature on the nature of science. Bauer aims at reaching a general audience, and his book hits its mark. Overall, Science Is Not What You Think is clear, well written, and, at times, insightful. It is definitely worth reading.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e - Kevin McCain, \u003cem\u003eMetascience\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Co Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51040418300247,"sku":"9781476669106","price":23.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/science-is-not-what-you-think-9781476669106","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}