Nonscience Returns
Published on 1. October 2020
Book
Hardback
312 pages
978-0-9934002-5-4 (ISBN)
Description
The original Nonscience dates from 1971, and it caused a sensation. It was translated, featured on television, and widely reviewed. To celebrate its fiftieth birthday it is republished, with updates to show how its predictions came true.
This extraordinary book reveals a world dominated by Experts. For these all-powerful people, public image and media exposure are all that matters. Scientists, eager to discover the truth, have been superseded by Experts who use confusing language to dominate us and lay claim to colossal grants. Integrity and objectivity are gone; opportunism and duplicity reign.
This extraordinary book reveals a world dominated by Experts. For these all-powerful people, public image and media exposure are all that matters. Scientists, eager to discover the truth, have been superseded by Experts who use confusing language to dominate us and lay claim to colossal grants. Integrity and objectivity are gone; opportunism and duplicity reign.
Reviews / Votes
This is by far the most entertaining, incisive and satirical book I have ever read about science and scientists. ... The book is witty and a great read. When I finished reading I was sad to see it end. -- Peter Hollands The book is an easy to read and often humorous handbook on how to succeed in this hostile environment. I recommend it as an antidote to Nonscience. -- Wallace Thornhill This is a difficult book to describe, other than to say that it is a fascinating, amusing, and brilliant book. This is another of those books that should be in everyone's collection, especially to be consulted when the television news comes on. -- John Corr The book is fascinating, many facts are challenged, and I found myself on numerous occasions agreeing with Professor Ford, but not conclusively. I feel I may have led a somewhat blinkered life without realising, I hope I will be savvier in the future. This book should be read by everybody and definitely all those wishing to understand modern speak. -- Peacock Book Reviews I love this book. It is brilliant. I own a copy of the original book and now proudly own the second edition. -- Mike SuttonMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
400 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-9934002-5-4 (9780993400254)
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Person
Brian J. Ford has frittered away his life creating a new multidisciplinary approach to science. He is the person who first introduced laws governing the safe handling of viruses and bacteria, and went on to demonstrate intelligence in microbes. He edits encyclopaedias, was science editor for Guinness World Records (and wrote their New Quiz Book); presented his own BBC shows Science Now and Where Are You Taking Us?, hosted Food for Thought on Channel Four, and even had his own television game-show. Professor Ford has appeared on Today and Any Questions? He appeared on the satirical programme Week In, Week Out, has done stand-up comedy, written for New Scientist and Scientific American, and writes a controversial column in The Microscope journal (search for ford CF01.htm). Brian J. Ford has connections with many universities and the popular An Evening With Brian at the Inter/Micro conference in Chicago has run for over 30 years. His books have been published around the world. Curtis Press approached him about a new book, but all hed agree to was a reprint of one hed written earlier. Typical.