Merchants of doubt : how a handful of scientists obscured the truth on issues from tobacco smoke to global warming
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Oreskes, Naomi.
Contributors
Conway, Erik M., 1965-
Published
New York : Bloomsbury Press, 2011, c2010.
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Pbk. ed.
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Democracy and science.
Science news -- Moral and ethical aspects.
Scientists -- Professional ethics.

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Published
New York : Bloomsbury Press, 2011, c2010.
Format
Book
Edition
Pbk. ed.
Physical Desc
355 pages ; 21 cm.
Language
English

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General Note
Reprint. Originally published: 2010.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 279-343) and index.
Description
Documents the troubling influence of a small group of scientists who the author contends misrepresent scientific facts to advance key political and economic agendas, revealing the interests behind their detractions on findings about acid rain, DDT, and other hazards.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Oreskes, N., & Conway, E. M. (20112010). Merchants of doubt: how a handful of scientists obscured the truth on issues from tobacco smoke to global warming (Pbk. ed.). Bloomsbury Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Oreskes, Naomi and Erik M. Conway. 20112010. Merchants of Doubt: How a Handful of Scientists Obscured the Truth On Issues From Tobacco Smoke to Global Warming. Bloomsbury Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Oreskes, Naomi and Erik M. Conway. Merchants of Doubt: How a Handful of Scientists Obscured the Truth On Issues From Tobacco Smoke to Global Warming Bloomsbury Press, 20112010.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Oreskes, Naomi., and Erik M. Conway. Merchants of Doubt: How a Handful of Scientists Obscured the Truth On Issues From Tobacco Smoke to Global Warming Pbk. ed., Bloomsbury Press, 20112010.

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