by Ben Goldacre
First published 2014
When a respected doctor sees the public discourse on health and science devolve into a morass of misinformation, he springs into action. Wielding rapier wit and rigorous analysis, he dissects the flawed studies, biased reporting, and pseudoscience peddled by industry hacks, anti-vaxxers, and New Age charlatans. As he lays bare the distortions and half-truths infecting the public, a chilling pattern emerges: how easily lies can spread and the profound impact they have on our lives. At its core, this is a clarion call for critical thinking and scientific literacy in an age of rampant propaganda.
Genres: science, social-science, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: debunking, investigative-journalism
497 pages · Kindle Edition · Fourth Estate