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For skeptics, always fans of science: The first two books in a series devoted to "bad science," Bad Astronomy by Philip Plait and Bad Medicine (Wiley, $15.95) by Christopher Wanjek, may warm even a Scrooge′s heart. In short chapters, Plait tackles misperceptions about why the moon looks larger on the horizon and why stars twinkle before moving on, dismantling conspiracy kooks who doubt the moon landing and offering a top 10 list of bad science moments in movie history. Wanjek, a science writer who has also written jokes for The Tonight Show and Saturday Night Live, takes an edgy and funny tack in debunking myths such as humans using only 10% of their brains, the utility of "anti–bacterial" toys and the safety of "natural" herbal remedies, ones often loaded with powerful chemicals. (USA TODAY, December 3, 2002)
"...Bad Medicine is an enjoyable romp through a host of biomedical misconceptions..." (New Scientist, 21 December 2002)
"...Wanjek shoots and scores when he tackles the major myths of medicine..." (Focus, February 2003)
"...Bad Medicine is an enjoyable romp through a host of biomedical misconceptions..." (New Scientist, 21 December 2002)
"...Wanjek shoots and scores when he tackles the major myths of medicine..." (Focus, February 2003)
Agent Link News, November 2002
"..an excellent introductory textbook.."
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Compared to the ancient cockroach, we truly are a baby species. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
Compared to the ancient cockroach, we truly are a baby species. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
An essential read in our crazy times, this book will help you understand many of the myths surrounding medicine and science, enabling you to form a much more balanced view of some of the wacky claims made via the tabloids and glossies.
A refreshing read which should be included in the National Curriculum as part of science teaching. Do not read this if you do not wish your prejudices to be challenged!
A refreshing read which should be included in the National Curriculum as part of science teaching. Do not read this if you do not wish your prejudices to be challenged!
18 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
We DON'T know everything! This book is so easy to read. The approach is logical and cuts to the bone. Our writer spends his time talking to the layman rather than showing off his expertise and blinding us with babble(as happens in so many 'science' texts). I enjoyed it thoroughly. It'll worry you at least once. If not, make you gasp out loud to the nearest ear. I've no doubt that many old wives will be shaken to hear her tales undone. Aside from pointing out some dangers we (who believe everything we read) can so easily put our health in, we are informed in very much the style of a concerned friend. The sharp wit is peppered about -brightening the pages just when it feels a little dark/serious. Health IS serious afterall and now I know SO much. I can't wait to get down the pub and put a few know-it alls right with a smug grin. Worth every penny. I could give it 5 stars but there's so much it didn't cover which, of course, means loads of room for sequels. I also read BAD ASTRONOMY, switching between the two. Please, PLEASE build this series.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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This book did a good job at debunking or supporting some of the Old Wives Tales and New Age Tales that surround health and medicine, in a very readable way. No doubt it will not convince dyed in the wool new age fanatics, but for the open minded and generally interested I would highly recommend it.
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I was hoping for a book which contained a detailed and in-depth investigative knowledge of medical bad practice; i.e. something along the lines of "Bad Science", but for medicine. Read more
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This is an interesting and easy to read book, which contains short chapters on a variety of topics, which makes it ideal for dipping in and out of. Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2008 by T-bone
Excellent - I loved it.
An excellent book, well written, well backed up with information sources and research and easy to read. Read more
Published on 1 April 2003
Too much debunking for the sake of it
There is a lot of good sense in Bad Medicine, such as the section on the difference between what happens in movies when people shoot guns or knock each other in the head, and what... Read more
Published on 4 Dec 2002 by Andrew Barr
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