Science and the ske?tic : discerning fact from fiction / Marc Zimmer.
| Author/creator | Zimmer, Marc author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Minneapolis, MN : Twenty-First Century Books, [2022] |
| Copyright Date | ©2022 |
| Description | 120 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Variant title | Science and the skeptic |
| Contents | What is science? -- Fake science -- This is science, not politics -- Quackery -- The twenty rules. |
| Abstract | 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. |
| General note | The symbol of ? (question mark) appears as the letter 'p' in "skeptic" of title on title page. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 115-117) and index. |
| Interest age level | Ages 13-18 Twenty-First Century Books. |
| Interest grade level | Grades 7 and up |
| Audience | 1260 Lexile |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Zimmer, Marc, 1961- Science and the skeptic Minneapolis : Twenty-First Century Books , 2022 9781728445434 |
| Genre/form | Instructional and educational works. |
| Genre/form | Juvenile works. |
| Genre/form | Instructional and educational works. |
| LCCN | 2021013452 |
| ISBN | 9781728419459 (library binding) |
| ISBN | 172841945X |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
| Stock number | Lerner Pub Group, 150 Kingswood Dr, Makato, MN, USA, 56001, (612)3323344 SAN 201-0828 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 500 Z654S | ✔ Available | Place Hold |