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Not a scientist: how politicians mistake, misrepresent, and utterly mangle science

March 20, 2018 | Media and Technology

Science permeates nearly every facet of human life and civilization. However, in an age of media oversaturation, it has been increasingly easier for pseudoscientific information to be disseminated among the masses, especially by those with a political agenda. In his book, ‘Not a Scientist: How Politicians Mistake, Misrepresent, and Utterly Mangle Science’, author Dave Levitan creates a guidebook for spotting and debunking unscientific ideas in the political sphere, a vital tool in the Information Age.

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  • Zachary Kizer
    Author
    Ball State
  • Citation

    DOI : 10.22323/2.17010704
    ISSN : 1824-2049
    Publication Name: Journal of Science Communication
    Volume: 17
    Number: 1
    Resource Type: Research Products
    Discipline: General STEM | Social science and psychology
    Audience: Administration/Leadership/Policymakers | General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals | Scientists
    Environment Type: Media and Technology | Broadcast Media | Websites, Mobile Apps, and Online Media | Comics, Books, and Newspapers

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