Tainted : how philosophy of science can expose bad science /

This is the first book on practical philosophy of science and how to practically evaluate scientific findings that have life-and-death consequences. Showing how to uncover scores of scientific flaws -- typically used by special interests who try to justify their deadly pollution -- this book aims to...

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Main Author: Shrader-Frechette, K. S. (Kristin Sharon)
Format: Licensed eBooks
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, [2014]
Series:Environmental ethics and science policy.
Online Access:https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=829813
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Summary:This is the first book on practical philosophy of science and how to practically evaluate scientific findings that have life-and-death consequences. Showing how to uncover scores of scientific flaws -- typically used by special interests who try to justify their deadly pollution -- this book aims to liberate the many potential victims of environmentally-induced disease and death.
Physical Description:1 online resource (viii, 295 pages)
ISBN:9780199396429
0199396426
9780199396412
0199396418