Merchants of Doubt
How a Handful of Scientists Obscured the Truth on Issues from Tobacco Smoke to Global Warming
Naomi Oreskes|Erik M. Conway
The book investigates how a small group of influential scientists with deep connections to political and corporate interests have systematically spread misinformation and skepticism about public health and environmental issues, such as the dangers of tobacco smoke and the reality of climate change. It exposes the tactics used to create uncertainty and delay action on these critical issues, drawing parallels between different campaigns to undermine scientific consensus and public understanding.
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