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The must-read summary of Chris Mooney and Sheril Kirshenbaum's book: “Unscientific America: How Scientific Illiteracy Threatens Our Future”.
This complete summary of "Unscientific America" by Chris Mooney and Sheril Kirshenbaum presents their argument that science and society are increasingly disconnected and that scientific truth and evidence are decreasingly present in the media and journalism.
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To learn more, read "Unscientific America" and discover the benefits of reintegrating science into American public discourse.
This complete summary of "Unscientific America" by Chris Mooney and Sheril Kirshenbaum presents their argument that science and society are increasingly disconnected and that scientific truth and evidence are decreasingly present in the media and journalism.
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• Save time
• Understand how science is ever less present in public discourse
• Expand your knowledge of American politics and society
To learn more, read "Unscientific America" and discover the benefits of reintegrating science into American public discourse.
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