The War on Science: Who's Waging It, Why It Matters, What We Can Do About It
The War on Science: Who's Waging It, Why It Matters, What We Can Do About It
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016514
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 2010s
2016
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The War on Science: Who's Waging It, Why It Matters, What We Can Do About It by Shawn Lawrence Otto examines the growing conflict between scientific understanding and ideological opposition. Otto explores the roles of individuals and institutions in this struggle and highlights the importance of science for society's progress, offering strategies to restore science's role in public policy and discourse.
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The War on Science by Shawn Lawrence Otto is praised for its insightful examination of the challenges faced by science in modern society. Reviewers commend its thorough research and clear communication of complex issues. Criticisms include its dense writing style and occasional bias. Overall, it serves as an important and thought-provoking call to defend scientific integrity.
Who Should Read The War on Science: Who's Waging It, Why It Matters, What We Can Do About It?
Ideal for readers passionate about science advocacy and skeptical of anti-science rhetoric, Shawn Lawrence Otto's The War on Science appeals to fans of Carl Sagan's The Demon-Haunted World and Naomi Oreskes' Merchants of Doubt, blending societal analysis with a call to action.
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Book • Nonfiction
United States • 2010s
2016
Adult
18+ years
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