Oxford Academic

Oxford Academic

English

There is a deep distrust of the findings of science and the reports of scientists—especially when it comes to things like climate change and vaccines. Trusting Science is a much-needed correction to the overdosing of science skepticism prevalent today. In this book Kostas Kampourakis skillfully explores the underlying causes of much skepticism about science. He not only tracks the historical development of science skepticism of various sorts, but he also examines the causes with an even hand noting where some skepticism is indeed warranted and where it is unfounded. Trusting Science offers readers a chance to better understand why there is so much distrust of science and what might be done to dispel it. This book is clear, persuasive, and important. A must read!