• ISBN: 9781408828779
• Language: English

Merchants of Doubt explores how a handful of influential scientists, with ties to conservative political circles, deliberately sowed seeds of doubt about well-established scientific findings on issues like the dangers of tobacco, acid rain, the ozone hole, and climate change. By questioning the science and promoting uncertainty, they successfully delayed government action on these critical issues, often at the expense of public health and the environment. The book reveals the tactics and motivations behind this campaign of disinformation, highlighting the importance of scientific consensus and the potential consequences of manufactured doubt.