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Merchants of Doubt: How a Handful of Scientists Obscured the Truth on Issues from Tobacco Smoke to Global Warming

Merchants of Doubt delves into the tactics employed by a select few scientists to cast doubt on established scientific findings, particularly in the realms of tobacco smoke and climate change. The book examines the historical context and the impact of these scientists' actions on public perception and policy-making. more

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Naomi Oreskes
Naomi Oreskes

Naomi Oreskes is a renowned historian known for her contributions to the fields of the history of science and climate change. Born on November 25, 1958, she graduated from Harvard University and earned her Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. Oreskes' research focuses on the history of scientific consensus and climate change, and her book 'The Mermaid and the Minotaur: The Fight for Science in an Age of Denial' provides an in-depth analysis of the formation of scientific consensus and the evolution of the climate change debate. more

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