Summaries of books by Ben Goldacre:
Bad Science
Ben Goldacre
The book critically examines the misuse of science by sensationalist media, quack therapists, pharmaceutical companies, and alternative medicine practitioners. It exposes how these entities manipulate scientific evidence, mislead the public, and promote pseudoscience, while also providing tools for readers to evaluate scientific claims.
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Bad Pharma
How Drug Companies Mislead Doctors and Harm Patients
Ben Goldacre
The book exposes the unethical practices within the pharmaceutical industry, detailing how companies manipulate drug trials, hide negative results, and exert undue influence on medical professionals. It also discusses the impact of these practices on patient care, advocating for more transparency and integrity in the drug development and prescription process.
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