Why Trust Science?

Why Trust Science?Discover the groundbreaking book, 'Why Trust Science?' by Naomi Oreskes, a fundamental resource for anyone questioning the validity of scientific consensus. Published by Princeton University Press in 2021, this trade paperback (ISBN: 9780691212265) dives deep into crucial questions surrounding vaccine safety, climate change, and the overall trustworthiness of science amid political skepticism. Oreskes articulates a powerful argument for the

Discover the groundbreaking book, 'Why Trust Science?' by Naomi Oreskes, a fundamental resource for anyone questioning the validity of scientific consensus. Published by Princeton University Press in 2021, this trade paperback (ISBN: 9780691212265) dives deep into crucial questions surrounding vaccine safety, climate change, and the overall trustworthiness of science amid political skepticism. Oreskes articulates a powerful argument for the reliability of scientific knowledge, emphasizing its social nature as the cornerstone of its authority. Through a historical and philosophical lens, she explores the evolution of scientific thought from the late 19th century to the present day, making this book a vital read for both laypersons and professionals. Featuring a new preface by Oreskes, along with insightful critiques from noted climate experts, political scientists, and philosophers, 'Why Trust Science?' serves as a critical examination of science's role in public life. Embrace the necessity of trust in scientific findings to navigate today's pressing global issues! This book is essential for students, educators, and anyone invested in understanding the complex dynamics of scientific discourse. Your journey toward informed decision-making starts here. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691212265
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Princeton University Press


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Are doctors right when they tell us vaccines are safe? Should we take climate experts at their word when they warn us about the perils of global warming? Why should we trust science when so many of our political leaders don’t? Naomi Oreskes offers a bold and compelling defense of science, revealing why the social character of scientific knowledge is its greatest strength — and the greatest reason we can trust it.

Tracing the history and philosophy of science from the late nineteenth century to today, this timely and provocative book features a new preface by Oreskes and critical responses by climate experts Ottmar Edenhofer and Martin Kowarsch, political scientist Jon Krosnick, philosopher of science Marc Lange, and science historian Susan Lindee, as well as a foreword by political theorist Stephen Macedo.



'This book should be mandatory reading for anyone who is part of the scientific endeavor.' — Elisabeth Gilmore, Science

'Naomi Oreskes’s Why Trust Science? should be read by progressives, conservatives, and everyone in between. It’s an important, timely, and utterly compelling book.' — Elizabeth Kolbert, author of The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History