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Bad Science

Quacks, Hacks, and Big Pharma Flacks

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De: Ben Goldacre
Narrado por: Jonathan Cowley
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Author Ben Goldacre exposes the epidemic of pseudoscience and gives listeners the tools they need to distinguish good science from nonsense.

©2010 Ben Goldacre (P)2012 Tantor Adicción y Recuperación Ciencia Ciencia Política Ciencias Biológicas Drogadicción Filosofía Historia y Filosofía Política y Gobierno

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"Great fun for science and statistics geeks, this is challenging in the best sense of the word." ( Library Journal)
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Goldacre really gives you pause for thought in regards to medicine and nutrition. He has no qualms about calling a quack a quack, and really makes you wonder about all the studies that have been done concerning supplements, diets, and general medical information.

Knowledge is Power

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The book delivers on its promise of making a reader think more critically about scientifically sounding claims made by mass media or by companies that try to sell things. There are multiple examples of baseless claims that are wide spread and accepted like detox or homeopathy. The book enumerates quite a few of them and explains where the claims came from and why they are wrong.
Perhaps the most interesting part of the book is about how questionable conclusions can be substantiated by research/studies that on a surface seem credible. How, if you are not careful and don't know what to look for, you can easily be mislead by unethical studies. For example small details in selecting trial groups, deciding cohorts or assuming wrong control groups can completely change results of an experiment. Unfortunately some corrupt companies try to cheat using such methods.

Informative and well written

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I don't always agree with his viewpoint but I do respect it. So I will give his ideas a second and third consideration.

Worth a rethink

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I think it's nice that they've let somebody read this who has themselves only just learnt how to read. Dreadful.

Charity Case

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Overall there was just so much in it. Was hard to grasp everything in one go.

So much

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It is a wonderful a passionate book. Well written . Not only for people with a science background. It is for anyone who want to understand critical thinking and how we fool ourselves

Brilliant book

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this book sat gor too long on my must read list, its well told, with simplicity but not to belittle the listner.

The book probably should be required reading for all students and available free at every GP clinic, pharmacy and hospital

womderful contribution

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Read this book! Ben Goldacre uses stats, humor and facts in a riveting expose of some of our most recent health concerns. From the MMR vaccine scandals to current oncological trials, he dissects and explains how data can be secured, manipulated and sold to influence individuals and more importantly, public opinion.

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I am a professional musician by training and I was delighted that I could follow the author's clear scientific arguments. It was obvious he was aiming for accessibility, yet he retained the meat of his cautionary tale.

Makes me wish I'd paid attention in science!

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If you wanna know some behind the scenes stuff on the medical industry then get this book!

Very detailed.

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I personally knew some of the info so those parts were just a little dull. This book however is very important for everyone to read or listen to. It will open your eyes to the tricks and ignorance of the media and many so call experts in science.

Must read

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