Fragile Science: The Reality Behind the Headlines

by Robin Baker

The media hype surrounding GM foods, BSE, Clinical Depression, Obesity, Global Warming, Genetics and other issues put under the microscope.

Genres: Nonfiction, Science

274 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1975

About the author

Also published as R. Robin Baker

Reviews

[Chiara · Rating 1 out of 5]

For a book that is effectively trying to show us that the commonly accepted science is wrong, I was majorly put off by the lack of primary references. Stating statistics without articles to back them up was probably what prevented me from finishing the book. I was looking forward to reading it, too, but controversial arguments - which I was very ready to look at with an open mind - need to be really thoroughly supported by evidence.

[Anita Oz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Does sunscreen cause cancer? I like to read about challenging issues, and how as a society we accept what is told to us, but in reality, can we believe everything we are told? No, probably not. This book deals with many issues in our current society, and presents a unique perspective.

[Gerry · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like this book as Robin shows us how our world works

[salman faridi]

buku yang membantu kita keluar dari jebakan iklan produk yang seringkali menunggangi argumentasi saintifik--berdasarkan penelitian--yang belum tentu benar atau kebenarannya
masih diperdebatkan.

[Desi · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting, if somewhat unenthusiastic, discussion of a few questions you may want the answer to.

[Andrew Tunstall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beware the purveyors of sun screen! All those chemicals being lathered into your skin and causing skin cancer... a wonderful take, and compelling views