Bad Science
by Ben Goldacre
Bad Science by Ben Goldacre holds a highly rated rating of 4.07 out of 5, based on 22.7K reader ratings. First published in 2008. The book spans 338 pages.
About Bad Science
Full of spleen, this is a hilarious, invigorating and informative journey through the world of Bad Science. When Dr Ben Goldacre saw someone on daytime TV dipping her feet in an 'Aqua Detox' footbath, releasing her toxins into the water, turning it brown, he thought he'd try the same at home. 'Like some kind of Johnny Ball cum Witchfinder General', using his girlfriend's Barbie doll, he gently passed an electrical current through the warm salt water. It turned brown. In his words: 'before my very eyes, the world's first Detox Barbie was sat, with her feet in a pool of brown sludge, purged of a weekend's immorality.' Dr Ben Goldacre is the author of the Bad Science column in the Guardian. His book is about all the 'bad science' we are constantly bombarded with in the media and in advertising. At a time when science is used to prove everything and nothing, everyone has their own 'bad science' moments from the useless pie-chart on the back of cereal packets to the use of the word 'visibly' in cosmetics ads.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Ben Goldacre |
| Published | 2008 |
| Pages | 338 |
| Genres | Science, Non-Fiction, Psychology |
| Average Rating | 4.07 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 22,692 |
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What genre is Bad Science?
Bad Science is categorized as Science, Non-Fiction, Psychology. Its primary genre classification is Science.
Is Bad Science worth reading?
Based on 22.7K reader ratings, Bad Science has an average score of 4.07 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Bad Science?
Bad Science has 338 pages.
Who wrote Bad Science?
Bad Science was written by Ben Goldacre. It was first published in 2008.
What is the ISBN for Bad Science?
The ISBN-13 for Bad Science is 9780007240200.0.
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