Corrupted Science Fraud, Ideology and Politics in Science |
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| Author:
| Grant, John
Barnett, Paul |
| ISBN: | 978-1-904332-73-2 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2007 |
| Publisher: | AAPPL Artists & Photographers Press, Limited
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $12.95 |
Book Description:
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The main ways that people can corrupt science - or at least try to - are through hoax and fraud. Both may be perpetrated by laymen or scientists and also through ideological and political corruption; the intent in both instances is to mislead the public. This sequel to Grant's 'Discarded Science - Ideas That Seemed Good at the Time' - introduces the world of fraud and deception rather than the gentler realms of mistake and ignorance - a serious and timely theme. For everyone interested...
More DescriptionThe main ways that people can corrupt science - or at least try to - are through hoax and fraud. Both may be perpetrated by laymen or scientists and also through ideological and political corruption; the intent in both instances is to mislead the public. This sequel to Grant's 'Discarded Science - Ideas That Seemed Good at the Time' - introduces the world of fraud and deception rather than the gentler realms of mistake and ignorance - a serious and timely theme. For everyone interested in the history of scientific thinking and the evolution of ideas and theories.