Summary - Merchants Of Doubt: Based On The Book By Naomi Oreskes And Erik M. Conway

SUMMARY

MERCHANTS OF DOUBT

BASED ON THE BOOK BY NAOMI ORESKES AND ERIK M. CONWAY

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: FLASH LIBRARY

CONTENT

Seeds of Doubt: The Tobacco Industry and the Rise of Manufactured Uncertainty

The Cold War Connection: Science, Politics, and the Shaping of a Skeptical Mindset

The Acid Rain Debacle: Manipulating Science for Political Ends

Assault on the Ozone Layer: Delaying Action on a Global Threat

Secondhand Smoke and the Fight for Clean Indoor Air

Nuclear Winter Scare: Exaggeration or Legitimate Warning?

The Dawn of Climate Change: Early Warnings and Initial Resistance

Manufacturing Doubt on a Planetary Scale: The Tactics of Climate Change Denial

The Merchants' Legacy: Consequences and the Erosion of Trust in Science

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Merchants of Doubt by Naomi Oreskes and Erik M. Conway delves into the troubling story of how a handful of influential scientists allegedly obscured the truth on critical public health and environmental issues over several decades. The narrative follows their strategies in creating controversy and casting doubt on established scientific consensus regarding the dangers of tobacco smoke, the depletion of the ozone layer, the risks of secondhand smoke, and the reality of global warming. The book examines the tactics used to promote skepticism and delay action, raising questions about the role of science, industry, and politics in shaping public understanding and policy.

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Release date

Lydbog: 19. marts 2025