Being a review of books read while travelling, rather than a review of travel books, in less than more than around 100 150 words.
Bad Science - Ben Goldacre
As the man behind BadScience.net, British GP Ben Goldacre has spent years calling foul on inaccurate science reporting and medical claims in the public sphere. In this book he draws on that experience to give the reader insight into all the tricks of misinformation, incompetence hidden, and outright deceit practised, not just just by the "soft" targets of alternative medicine and homeopathy, but also by the pharmaceutical giants and the mass media. Along the way the reader receives a basic education in medical trial procedure and statistical analysis.
Perhaps lacking some of his trademark wit and energy in this longer form, Goldacre nevertheless conveys his enthusiasm for the subject, making for a fascinating and informative read.
Bad Science - Ben Goldacre
As the man behind BadScience.net, British GP Ben Goldacre has spent years calling foul on inaccurate science reporting and medical claims in the public sphere. In this book he draws on that experience to give the reader insight into all the tricks of misinformation, incompetence hidden, and outright deceit practised, not just just by the "soft" targets of alternative medicine and homeopathy, but also by the pharmaceutical giants and the mass media. Along the way the reader receives a basic education in medical trial procedure and statistical analysis.
Perhaps lacking some of his trademark wit and energy in this longer form, Goldacre nevertheless conveys his enthusiasm for the subject, making for a fascinating and informative read.
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