Description: The Sticklers Guide to Science in the Age of Misinformation by R. Philip Bouchard Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description A wise and witty look at the real scientific principles behind some of the most commonly held—and widely spread—scientific misconceptions. Publisher Description The perfect remedy for our culture of fake news, bad science, and propaganda. We have more scientific information at our fingertips today than ever before. And more disinformation too. Online, on television, and in print, science is often communicated through shorthand analogies and phrases that obscure or omit important facts. Superfoods, right- and left-brained people, and global warming may be snappy and ear-catching but are they backed by scientific facts? Lifelong educator R. Philip Bouchard is a stickler for this kind of thing, and he is well-prepared to set the record straight. The Stickler s Guide to Science in the Age of Misinformation unpacks the many misuses of terms we see used every day, revealing how these popular scientific concepts fall short of real science. Find out why trees do not store carbon dioxide; a day is not actually 24 hours; DNA cannot provide a blueprint for a human being; and an absence of gravity is not the reason that astronauts float in space. Author Biography R. Philip Bouchard is a lifelong natural science nerd with a track record of creating successful educational media. As a software engineer and educator, he designed the famous 1985 computer game The Oregon Trail, which went on to sell 65 million copies. Smithsonian magazine called the game "a cultural landmark and TIME named it as one of the best ten videogames of all time. Bouchard holds bachelor s and master s degrees in botany from the University of Georgia and the University of Texas at Austin. He frequently publishes fun, insightful educational essays on the natural sciences on medium.com. Details ISBN 1643260421 ISBN-13 9781643260426 Title The Sticklers Guide to Science in the Age of Misinformation Author R. Philip Bouchard Format Paperback Year 2021 Pages 280 Publisher Workman Publishing GE_Item_ID:135253858; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9781643260426
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Book Title: Stickler's Guide to Science in the Age of Misinformation : The Real Science Behind Hacky Headlines, Crappy Clickbait, and Suspect Sources
Number of Pages: 280 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Timber Press, Incorporated
Item Height: 0.8 in
Topic: Life Sciences / General, General, Global Warming & Climate Change, History
Publication Year: 2021
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Genre: Science
Item Weight: 15.6 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: R. Philip Bouchard
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback