The deadly rise of anti-science : a scientist's warning

Summary: "By weaving his experiences with information on the rise of anti-science sentiment, how it was funneled into a movement, and how it has become a tool of far-right political figures around the world, the author opens readers' eyes to the dangerous world itcreates. Even as he paints a picture of the world under a shadow of aggressive ignorance, he demonstrates his innate optimism, offering suggestions for how science denial can be met by other active scientists"--

Record details

ISBN: 9781421447223
Physical Description: xviii, 218 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
regular print
Publisher: Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2023.
Copyright: ©2023.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	An Army of Patriots Turns against the Scientists -- Health Freedom Propaganda in America -- Red COVID -- An Anti-science Political Ecosystem -- Tough Time to Be a Scientist -- The Authoritarian Playbook -- The Hardest Science Communication Ever -- Southern Poverty Law Center for Scientists.