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Science and the ske?tic : discerning fact from fiction / Marc Zimmer.
"Covering how science is done, why some people want to trick others, and why false information can be dangerous, this book empowers readers to know which sources to trust and which to dismiss as deceit"-- Provided by publisher.
Fake news, pseudoscience, and quackery have become scourges, spreading through society from social media all the way to Congress. The line between entertainment and reality, between fact and fiction, has become blurred. Some of the most crucial issues of our time--climate change, vaccines, and genetically modified organisms--have become prime targets for nefarious disinformation campaigns. Far too many people have become distrustful of real science. Even those who still trust science no longer know what to believe or how to identify the truth. Not only does this result in the devaluation and distrust of real science, but it is also dangerous: people acting based on false information can hurt themselves or those around them. We must equip ourselves with the knowledge and skills to fight back against all this disinformation. InScience and the Skeptic: Discerning Fact from Fiction, you will learn how science is done, from the basic scientific method to the vetting process that scientific papers must go through to become published; how and why some people intentionally or unintentionally spread misinformation; and the dangers in believing and spreading false information. You'll also find twenty easy-to-follow rules for distinguishing fake science from the real deal. Armed with this book, empower yourself with knowledge, learning what information to trust and what to dismiss as deceit.
The line between entertainment and reality, between fact and fiction, has become blurred. Disinformation campaigns have made people become distrustful of real science. Zimmer explains how science is done, why some people want to trick others, and why false information can be dangerous. He includes rules for distinguishing fake science from the real deal. -- adapted from jacket.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781728419459
- ISBN: 172841945X
- Physical Description: 120 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Minneapolis, MN : Twenty-First Century Books, [2022]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | The symbol of ? (question mark) appears as the letter 'p' in "skeptic" of title on title page. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 115-117) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | What is science? -- Fake science -- This is science, not politics -- Quackery -- The twenty rules. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 13-18 Twenty-First Century Books. Grades 10-12 Twenty-First Century Books. |
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| Genre: | Juvenile works. Instructional and educational works. Matériel d'éducation et de formation. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Homer Public Library | YA 500 ZIM (Text) | 000165934 | Teen Corner -- Nonfiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"Covering how science is done, why some people want to trick others, and why false information can be dangerous, this book empowers readers to know which sources to trust and which to dismiss as deceit"--
Fake news, pseudoscience, and quackery have become scourges, spreading through society from social media all the way to Congress. The line between entertainment and reality, between fact and fiction, has become blurred. Some of the most crucial issues of our time--climate change, vaccines, and genetically modified organisms--have become prime targets for nefarious disinformation campaigns. Far too many people have become distrustful of real science. Even those who still trust science no longer know what to believe or how to identify the truth. Not only does this result in the devaluation and distrust of real science, but it is also dangerous: people acting based on false information can hurt themselves or those around them. We must equip ourselves with the knowledge and skills to fight back against all this disinformation. InScience and the Skeptic: Discerning Fact from Fiction, you will learn how science is done, from the basic scientific method to the vetting process that scientific papers must go through to become published; how and why some people intentionally or unintentionally spread misinformation; and the dangers in believing and spreading false information. You'll also find twenty easy-to-follow rules for distinguishing fake science from the real deal. Armed with this book, empower yourself with knowledge, learning what information to trust and what to dismiss as deceit.
The line between entertainment and reality, between fact and fiction, has become blurred. Disinformation campaigns have made people become distrustful of real science. Zimmer explains how science is done, why some people want to trick others, and why false information can be dangerous. He includes rules for distinguishing fake science from the real deal. -- adapted from jacket.
Fake news, pseudoscience, and quackery have become scourges, spreading through society from social media all the way to Congress. The line between entertainment and reality, between fact and fiction, has become blurred. Some of the most crucial issues of our time--climate change, vaccines, and genetically modified organisms--have become prime targets for nefarious disinformation campaigns. Far too many people have become distrustful of real science. Even those who still trust science no longer know what to believe or how to identify the truth. Not only does this result in the devaluation and distrust of real science, but it is also dangerous: people acting based on false information can hurt themselves or those around them. We must equip ourselves with the knowledge and skills to fight back against all this disinformation. InScience and the Skeptic: Discerning Fact from Fiction, you will learn how science is done, from the basic scientific method to the vetting process that scientific papers must go through to become published; how and why some people intentionally or unintentionally spread misinformation; and the dangers in believing and spreading false information. You'll also find twenty easy-to-follow rules for distinguishing fake science from the real deal. Armed with this book, empower yourself with knowledge, learning what information to trust and what to dismiss as deceit.
The line between entertainment and reality, between fact and fiction, has become blurred. Disinformation campaigns have made people become distrustful of real science. Zimmer explains how science is done, why some people want to trick others, and why false information can be dangerous. He includes rules for distinguishing fake science from the real deal. -- adapted from jacket.