another review for Denying Science
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realthog. . . this time by Michael D. Cramer of Schwarz BioSciences for Library Journal. He seems to like the book:
His sole cavil is that "missing in this otherwise thoughtful book is a discussion about how we might improve the current situation" -- something I hadn't really thought was part of my chosen topic. But the rest of the review's so kindly that I'm not grousing too terribly much.
Drawing examples from topics such as global warming, AIDS, evolution,
and eugenics, Grant cogently presents his case for how corporations as
well as religious and political groups can skillfully present
ostensibly scientific information that is utterly untrue or biased for
their own self-serving purposes, confusing and misleading the general
public. Of particular use to readers are the connections Grant notes
among people, news networks, and other organizations, revealing who
knows whom, with regard to each topic he covers.
His sole cavil is that "missing in this otherwise thoughtful book is a discussion about how we might improve the current situation" -- something I hadn't really thought was part of my chosen topic. But the rest of the review's so kindly that I'm not grousing too terribly much.
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Date: 2011-09-12 09:45 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-09-13 04:34 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-09-13 11:22 am (UTC)Good to see you receiving the acclaim you are due.
Oh, you are the kind one!
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Date: 2011-09-13 11:22 am (UTC)It's not bad, is it? I'm pretty gruntled.
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Date: 2011-09-17 08:10 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-09-17 09:40 pm (UTC)Many thanks! (And I'm surprised you've not heard D use the term "gruntled"!)