Not a Scientist by Dave Levitan
A straight-talking guidebook to the many ways our elected officials distort science to serve politics.
".. deliciously mordant critique... A key handbook for an era of “alternative facts” and pressures on research." -- Nature
"He [Dave Levitan] vividly demonstrates the nuance in data collection, that scientists can make mistakes, and beautifully constructs a metaphor of the body of science being constructed and reconstructed via layers of studies and discoveries over time." -- Nature Astronomy
"It's a timely reference work–a kind of citizens' guide to identifying public untruths..." -- The Irish Times
"Read this book. It’s not just timely, it could save your future." -- Physics World
"... it is an interesting read, and should be used as part of a larger toolkit to promote the correct use of science as evidence in policymaking." -- Chemistry World
"He [Dave Levitan] vividly demonstrates the nuance in data collection, that scientists can make mistakes, and beautifully constructs a metaphor of the body of science being constructed and reconstructed via layers of studies and discoveries over time." -- Nature Astronomy
"It's a timely reference work–a kind of citizens' guide to identifying public untruths..." -- The Irish Times
"Read this book. It’s not just timely, it could save your future." -- Physics World
"... it is an interesting read, and should be used as part of a larger toolkit to promote the correct use of science as evidence in policymaking." -- Chemistry World
Dave Levitan is a journalist whose work has appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Scientific American, Slate, and many other outlets. He lives near Philadelphia with his wife.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780393353327 |
| ISBN 10 | 039335332X |
| Title | Not a Scientist |
| Author | Dave Levitan |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | WW Norton & Co |
| Year published | 2017-05-06 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |