I Think Youll Find Its a Bit More Complicated Than That: Selected Writing by Ben

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE I Think Youll Find Its a Bit More Complicated Than That by Ben Goldacre The very best journalism from one of Britains most admired and outspoken science writers, author of the bestselling Bad Science and Bad Pharma. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The very best journalism from one of Britains most admired and outspoken science writers, author of the bestselling Bad Science and Bad Pharma. In Bad Science, Ben Goldacre hilariously exposed the tricks that quacks and journalists use to distort science. In Bad Pharma, he put the $600 billion global pharmaceutical industry under the microscope. Now the pick of the journalism by one of our wittiiest, most indignant and most fearless commentators on the worlds of medicine and science is collected in one volume. Notes Now paperback, this is a collection of journalism from Ben Goldacre, author of the bestselling books Bad Science and Bad Pharma. Ties in with the publication of brand new hardback, Do Statins Work?. Author Biography Ben Goldacre is a doctor and science writer who wrote the Bad Science column in the Guardian from 2003 to 2011. His work focuses on unpicking the evidence behind misleading claims from journalists, the pharmaceutical industry, alternative therapists, and government reports. He has made a number of documentaries for BBC Radio 4, and his first book Bad Science reached Number One in the nonfiction charts, has sold 400,000 copies, and has been translated into 17 languages. His second bestselling book, Bad Pharma, was published in 2013. Review In a busy world where most of us believe what were told, the science writer Goldacre looks behind the quackery. "Science is squabble," he says: he uses close critical appraisal to show that many medical claims are akin to magic and that television presents "real" science as cheap stage effects. And dont even get him started on bad academia, biased government and credulous media. In short, everything you take at face value is wrong. Maybe even this review: now read Ben. The TimesWitty and snarky and made me laugh out loud Independent on SundayAn accessible and amusing rant on science and society MonocleFrom the reviews of Bad Science:For sheer savagery, the illusion-destroying, joyous attack on the self-regarding, know-nothing orthodoxies of the modern middle classes, "Bad Science" can not be beaten. Youll laugh your head off, then throw all those expensive health foods in the bin. Trevor Philips, Observer (Book of the Year)Unmissable…laying about himself in a froth of entirely justified indignation, Goldacre slams the mountebanks and bullshitters who misuse science. Few escape: drug companies, self-styled nutritionists, deluded researchers and journalists all get thoroughly duffed up. It is enormously enjoyable. The Times (Book of the Year)From the reviews of Bad Pharma:This is a book to make you enraged – properly, bone-shakingly furious…A work of brilliance. Daily TelegraphAn important book. Ben Goldacre is angry, and by the time you put Bad Pharma down, you should be too. New StatesmanA book that deserves to be widely read, because anyone who does read it cannot help feeling both uncomfortable and angry. Economist Long Description The very best journalism from one of Britains most admired and outspoken science writers, author of the bestselling Bad Science and Bad Pharma. In Bad Science, Ben Goldacre hilariously exposed the tricks that quacks and journalists use to distort science. In Bad Pharma, he put the $600 billion global pharmaceutical industry under the microscope. Now the pick of the journalism by one of our wittiiest, most indignant and most fearless commentators on the worlds of medicine and science is collected in one volume. Review Quote In a busy world where most of us believe what were told, the science writer Goldacre looks behind the quackery. "Science is squabble," he says: he uses close critical appraisal to show that many medical claims are akin to magic and that television presents "real" science as cheap stage effects. And dont even get him started on bad academia, biased government and credulous media. In short, everything you take at face value is wrong. Maybe even this review: now read Ben. The Times From the reviews of Bad Science: For sheer savagery, the illusion-destroying, joyous attack on the self-regarding, know-nothing orthodoxies of the modern middle classes, "Bad Science" can not be beaten. Youll laugh your head off, then throw all those expensive health foods in the bin. Trevor Philips, Observer (Book of the Year) Unmissable...laying about himself in a froth of entirely justified indignation, Goldacre slams the mountebanks and bullshitters who misuse science. Few escape: drug companies, self-styled nutritionists, deluded researchers and journalists all get thoroughly duffed up. It is enormously enjoyable. The Times (Book of the Year) From the reviews of Bad Pharma: This is a book to make you enraged - properly, bone-shakingly furious...A work of brilliance. Daily Telegraph An important book. Ben Goldacre is angry, and by the time you put Bad Pharma down, you should be too. New Statesman A book that deserves to be widely read, because anyone who does read it cannot help feeling both uncomfortable and angry. Economist Feature Competition: bad science;bad pharma;do no harm;when breath becomes air;the man who mistook his wife for a hat;being mortal;atomic habits;the body;factfulness;talking to strangers;our better angels;enlightenment now. oliver sacks;james clear;bill bryson;steven pinker;hans rosling;malcolm gladwell Description for Sales People The very best journalism from one of Britains most admired and outspoken science writers, author of the bestselling Bad Science and Bad Pharma. In Bad Science, Ben Goldacre hilariously exposed the tricks that quacks and journalists use to distort science. In Bad Pharma, he put the $600 billion global pharmaceutical industry under the microscope. Now the pick of the journalism by one of our wittiiest, most indignant and most fearless commentators on the worlds of medicine and science is collected in one volume. Gold title Details ISBN0007505140 Author Ben Goldacre ISBN-10 0007505140 ISBN-13 9780007505142 Format Paperback Pages 496 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 500 Media Book Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-10-08 Subtitle Selected Writing Language English UK Release Date 2015-10-08 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Alternative 9780007462483 Audience General AU Release Date 2015-11-22 NZ Release Date 2015-11-29 Imprint Fourth Estate Ltd We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:95722389;

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