Science Tales Lies, Hoaxes and Scams
Science Tales Lies, Hoaxes and Scams by Darryl Cunningham is a graphic nonfiction work published by Myriad Editions in June 2013. This edition, comprising 304 pages, presents a critical examination of various misconceptions and fraudulent claims within popular science, offering insights into topics such as climate change, the moon landing, and the MMR vaccine.
Readers will find that Cunningham’s essays effectively debunk media myths and clarify some of today’s most contentious issues, including science denialism and homeopathy. The book combines thorough research with engaging graphic illustrations, making complex subjects accessible. This updated edition also includes a clinical exposé of fracking, further expanding its scope and relevance in contemporary discussions surrounding science and misinformation.
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Previously published as How to Fake a Moon Landing, and nominated for the Great Graphic Novels for Teens List from Young Adult Library Services Association, this new edition has been updated to include a clinical exposé of frackingA graphic milestone of investigative reporting, Cunningham’s essays explode the lies, hoaxes, and scams of popular science, debunking media myths and decoding some of today’s most fiercely-debated issues: climate change, electroconvulsive therapy, the moon landing, the MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) vaccine, homeopathy, chiropractic, evolution, science denialism, and, new for this edition, fracking. Thoroughly researched and sourced, Cunningham’s clear narrative, graphic lines, and photographic illustration explain complicated and controversial issues with deceptive ease.
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