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An entertaining and irreverent expose of science gone wrong In his critically acclaimed success 2000f Nothing, A.K. Dewdney revealed the alarming shenanigans of those who use "bad math" to deceive us. Now he turns his sharp-witted eye on the practitioners of "bad science" and offers an equally amusing and informative tour of the often odd, sometimes disturbing mistakes scientists make. Dewdney profiles eight notorious cases of bad science, revealing fundamental errors from the subtle to the ridiculous, including claims hailing from major research centers backed by millions of dollars of funding. We learn the inside scoop about the infamous fusion fiasco, scrutinize the strange saga of the media-hyped Biosphere, probe the appealing but flawed logic of the Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence, and much more. Written in Dewdney's trademark humorous style and full of intriguing and eye-opening facts and figures A.K. DEWDNEY (London, Ontario) is the author of 2000f Nothing (Wiley) as well as past author of the popular "Mathematical Recreations" column in Scientific American. An Eye-Opening Tour Through the Twists and Turns of Bad Science A.K. Dewdney. "We need more books like this-especially if they're this much fun to read."-Wired. "Written with wit and a touch of pathos-and sure to please science lovers."-Scientific American. A deliciously irreverent expose of science gone wrong. In his critically acclaimed book 2000f Nothing, A.K. Dewdney revealed the absurd shenanigans of those who use "bad math" to deceive us. Now he focuses his mercilessly comic perspective on the practitioners of "bad science" and offers an equally entertaining and informative tour of eight notorious cases of bad science, ranging from the subtle (the infamous cold fusion fiasco) to the ridiculous (the case of the phantom "N-rays"). A.K. Dewdney (London, Ontario) is the author of A Mathematical Mystery Tour, 2000f Nothing (both from Wiley), The Armchair Universe, and The Planiverse. He is the former Mathematical Recreations columnist for Scientific American. In this entertaining expose of science gone awry, the author of "200% of Nothing" tells the stories of eight notorious cases of "bad science"--research projects that turned out to be bogus, either because of faulty methodology or faulty interpretations of results.
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From sorcerers and apprentices to physicists Fleishmann and Pons, Dewdney (200% of Nothing) takes the reader on a fast-paced romp through some of the most prominent cases of "bad science" to surface this century. These aren't cases of fraudulent attempts to garner fame but instances in which the main players often failed to follow the basic tenets of "good science," namely, experimentation and publication of results for others to verify. In each case, Dewdney takes pains to point out flaws in reasoning or the failure to state a clear hypothesis or to check for reproducibility. An underlying eagerness to be the first to announce some startling discovery is seen time and again. He doesn't overlook the role of the mass media, either. Who can forget the stampede to report the debacle from Utah surrounding cold fusion, the veritable genie in a bottle? This notorious case, as well as seven others (including Freud's development of his theory of the mind and of psychoanalysis) illustrate nicely the need for reality checks every now and then. The all-too-human side of research is seen in the sad case of turn-of-the-century French scientist Ren? Blondlot and his so-called N-rays, which, after much ballyhoo, where shown not to exist. Written with wit and a touch of pathos and sure to please science lovers the book is guaranteed to generate a degree of cynicism when the next major scientific breakthrough is announced in the press. A selection of additional reading suggestions is a welcome bonus, particularly for some of the more controversial cases. (Apr.) Lopate
YA Eight entertaining vignettes that illustrate how science can go awry when researchers become convinced of the truth before all the results are in and the analysis completed. Examples come from 20th-century research in a variety of areas including biology, physics, astronomy, psychology, and sociology. Case studies include the 1989 announcement by two scientists that they had achieved cold fusion in a simple contraption and the highly touted, but flawed, Biosphere. The book is easy reading even for those with no technical background. The sections can be read at random, and there's enough continuity for readers to place each segment into the context of the larger theme. Greg Matthes, R. E. Lee High School, Springfield, VA Lopate
From sorcerers and apprentices to physicists Fleishmann and Pons, Dewdney (200% of Nothing) takes the reader on a fast-paced romp through some of the most prominent cases of "bad science" to surface this century. These aren't cases of fraudulent attempts to garner fame but instances in which the main players often failed to follow the basic tenets of "good science," namely, experimentation and publication of results for others to verify. In each case, Dewdney takes pains to point out flaws in reasoning or the failure to state a clear hypothesis or to check for reproducibility. An underlying eagerness to be the first to announce some startling discovery is seen time and again. He doesn't overlook the role of the mass media, either. Who can forget the stampede to report the debacle from Utah surrounding cold fusion, the veritable genie in a bottle? This notorious case, as well as seven others (including Freud's development of his theory of the mind and of psychoanalysis) illustrate nicely the need for reality checks every now and then. The all-too-human side of research is seen in the sad case of turn-of-the-century French scientist Ren‚ Blondlot and his so-called N-rays, which, after much ballyhoo, where shown not to exist. Written with wit and a touch of pathos and sure to please science lovers the book is guaranteed to generate a degree of cynicism when the next major scientific breakthrough is announced in the press. A selection of additional reading suggestions is a welcome bonus, particularly for some of the more controversial cases. (Apr.) Publishers Weekly (03/10/1997)
From sorcerers and apprentices to physicists Fleishmann and Pons, Dewdney (200% of Nothing) takes the reader on a fast-paced romp through some of the most prominent cases of "bad science" to surface this century. These aren't cases of fraudulent attempts to garner fame but instances in which the main players often failed to follow the basic tenets of "good science," namely, experimentation and publication of results for others to verify. In each case, Dewdney takes pains to point out flaws in reasoning or the failure to state a clear hypothesis or to check for reproducibility. An underlying eagerness to be the first to announce some startling discovery is seen time and again. He doesn't overlook the role of the mass media, either. Who can forget the stampede to report the debacle from Utah surrounding cold fusion, the veritable genie in a bottle? This notorious case, as well as seven others (including Freud's development of his theory of the mind and of psychoanalysis) illustrate nicely the need for reality checks every now and then. The all-too-human side of research is seen in the sad case of turn-of-the-century French scientist Ren¿ Blondlot and his so-called N-rays, which, after much ballyhoo, where shown not to exist. Written with wit and a touch of pathos and sure to please science lovers the book is guaranteed to generate a degree of cynicism when the next major scientific breakthrough is announced in the press. A selection of additional reading suggestions is a welcome bonus, particularly for some of the more controversial cases. (Apr.) Publishers Weekly (03/10/1997)
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Yes, We Have No Neutrons: An Eye-Opening Tour Through the Twists and Turns of Bad Science - Dewdney, A. K.THIS IS A BRAND NEW UNOPENED ITEM.Buy SKU: 30075017
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"In today's world, 'innumeracy' is an even greater danger than illiteracy, and is perhaps even more common. . . . I hope that this wise and witty book will provide cures where they are possible, and warnings where they are necessary. It's also a lot of fun. I can guarantee that 100 percent"— Arthur C. Clarke
"It is rare indeed when advertisers, politicians, pop economists, and drumbeaters for medical programs offer a statistical argument that is not either meaningless or downright deceptive. Professor Dewdney has given us a marvelous, witty account of such flimflams and how to guard against them. It is impossible to read this timely, important book without enjoyment and eye-opening enlightenment."— Martin Gardner
"Dewdney retells with charm and wit magnificent morsels of mathematical mayhem. . . . 2000f Nothing plumbs the depths of innumeracy in daily life and reveals what ordinary people can do about it. A rich, readable, instructive, and persuasive polemic."— Lynn Arthur Steen, Professor of Mathematics St. Olaf College
"Have you really detected an alien civilization?" "We're not sure. There's no way to know" This answer could not have been better calculated to raise curiosity about the incident still further, guaranteeing a great deal of publicity for Project Ozma. A better answer would have been,"As far as we know, the anomalous signal originated right here on Earth."— from Yes, We Have No Neutrons
In this lively excursion, the acclaimed author of 2000f Nothing takes a fun-filled, in-depth look at eight famous (or rather, infamous) cases of bad science: highly touted discoveries or projects that are astonishing examples of serious scientific slipups. Originally trumpeted as impressive projects full of promise, some of this century's most publicized scientific studies— SETI (the search for extraterrestrial intelligence), Binet's IQ theory, neural nets— have been fatally flawed. From the alleged detection of N rays to the Biosphere 2 debacle, Yes, We Have No Neutrons unveils exactly what went wrong.
Mr. Dewdney takes us behind the scenes to reveal why bad science occurs for a variety of reasons, whether due to faulty methodology or flawed interpretations of results. In some instances, researchers— amateur as well as experienced— neglected key ingredients of the scientific method, leading to conclusions that were either not feasible or simply could not be reproduced. That accounts for the unfortunate circumstance of not only Reni Blondlot and his N rays, but also Frank Drake and his failed Project Ozma. In other cases, the pursuit of glory played a major role. When overzealous researchers declare their conclusions without strong proof, the results can lead to such notorious findings as the now infamous cold fusion discovery.
In Yes, We Have No Neutrons, A. K. Dewdney provides a delightfully entertaining blend of cogent analysis, keen insight, and sharp-eyed wit, offering irrefutable proof that bad science makes great reading!
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