Bad Science. Book Summary

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Ben Goldacre

What’s inside

Bad Science’ debunks the misleading, sensationalized, and dubious science reporting prevalent in the media and examines the misuse of science in society.

You’ll Learn

  • Enhanced critical thinking towards media-reported science
  • Improved understanding of clinical trial importance
  • Ability to identify pseudoscience in everyday life
  • Knowledge to challenge misleading health claims

Key Points

  • Identifying ‘Bad Science’ in Media
  • Uncovering the Placebo Effect
  • Deconstructing Homeopathy Claims
  • Challenging Nutritional Pseudoscience
  • Exposing Pharmaceutical Misconduct
  • Understanding the Importance of Randomized Controlled Trials
  • Critiquing Misrepresentation of Statistics

Who’s it For

  • Science enthusiasts
  • Skeptics
  • Healthcare professionals
  • Educators
  • Journalists

About the author

Ben Goldacre is a British physician known for his criticism of pseudoscience and medical quackery.