Faith in fallacy : a century of state-sanctioned science denial /

Science and medicine have brought about many improvements in both the length and quality of human life. Nevertheless, at various times in history nations have rejected science in favour of pseudoscience. 'Faith in Fallacy' brings together various examples of state science denial and its co...

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Main Author: Powell, James Lawrence, 1936-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2024]
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Science and medicine have brought about many improvements in both the length and quality of human life. Nevertheless, at various times in history nations have rejected science in favour of pseudoscience. 'Faith in Fallacy' brings together various examples of state science denial and its consequences, examining what they have in common and how they differ.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xi, 197 pages ): illustrations.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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