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How Science Works

Name: How Science Works
Brand: Oxford University Press Inc
SKU: 9780195158946
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Evaluating Evidence in Biology and Medicine

Autor: Stephen H. Jenkins

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Oprawa: Twarda

Wydawca: Oxford University Press Inc

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One week, red wine is good for the heart. The next week, new reports say it's bad for the health. So...

Informacje o książce

Autor

Stephen H. Jenkins

Język

Angielski

Oprawa

Książka - Twarda

Data wydania

2004

strony

238

EAN

9780195158946

ISBN

0195158946

Enbook ID

04515853

Wydawca

Oxford University Press Inc

Waga

464

Wymiary

163 x 240 x 20

Pełny opis

One week, red wine is good for the heart. The next week, new reports say it's bad for the health. So which is true? Anyone who's ever read science news with fascination, or who's ever been confounded by conflicting stories will appreciate this book. Taking a look at some true-to-life contemporary news stories, the author assesses recent studies on topics, ranging from vitamin C and caffeine to pollution and cancer. With straight talk and a passion for the whole project of science, he demystifies the cult of the expert and sheds light on the nitty-gritty details of scientific processes. Any scientist loves a challenge, but the biggest challenge of all, observes Jenkins, is shared by scientists and nonscientitsts alike: how to make practical decisions in light of ambiguous evidence. Promising no simple answers, this book does offer excellent food for thought for people pondering that next glass of wine.