How Science Works: Evaluating Evidence in Biology and Medicine - Couverture souple

Jenkins, Stephen H.

 
9780195158953: How Science Works: Evaluating Evidence in Biology and Medicine
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0195158954 ISBN 13 : 9780195158953
Editeur : Oxford University Press, U.S.A., 2004

Synopsis

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 demysifies 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.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

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 demysifies 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.

Biographie de l'auteur

Stephen H. Jenkins is at University of Nevada, Reno.

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Éditeur
Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
Date d'édition
2004
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0195158954
ISBN 13 
9780195158953
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
227
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ISBN 10 :  0195158946 ISBN 13 :  9780195158946
Editeur : Oxford University Press Inc, 2004
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