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Creating Scientific Controversies: Uncertainty and Bias in Science and Society (2015)

Harker, David (Author)

Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 2015
Language: English

ISBN: 9781107692367

Publication Date: 2015
Physical Details: 272 pp.

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Science and society Genetically modified foods (GMO) Vaccines; vaccination Creationism Climate change Cognitive psychology Philosophy of science Public understanding of science Controversies and disputes 21st century 20th century

For decades, cigarette companies helped to promote the impression that there was no scientific consensus concerning the safety of their product. The appearance of controversy, however, was misleading, designed to confuse the public and to protect industry interests. Created scientific controversies emerge when expert communities are in broad agreement but the public perception is one of profound scientific uncertainty and doubt. In the first book-length analysis of the concept of a created scientific controversy, David Harker explores issues including climate change, Creation science, the anti-vaccine movement and genetically modified crops. Drawing on work in cognitive psychology, social epistemology, critical thinking and philosophy of science, he shows readers how to better understand, evaluate, and respond to the appearance of scientific controversy. His book will be a valuable resource for students of philosophy of science, environmental and health sciences, and social and natural sciences.

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Review Lee McIntyre (2016) Review of "Creating Scientific Controversies: Uncertainty and Bias in Science and Society". Metascience: An International Review Journal for the History, Philosophy and Social Studies of Science (pp. 451-453). unapi

Essay Review Mark P. Silverman (2017) Scientific Controversies: Authentic and Contrived. Science and Education (pp. 397-405). unapi

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