Causality: Philosophical Theory Meets Scientific Practice

by Federica Russo and Phyllis Illari

Head hits cause brain damage - but not always. Should we ban sport to protect athletes? Exposure to electromagnetic fields is strongly associated with cancer development - does that mean exposure causes cancer? Should we encourage old fashioned communication instead of mobile phones to reduce cancer rates? According to popular wisdom, the Mediterranean diet keeps you healthy. Is this belief scientifically sound? Should public health bodies encourage...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199662673
• ISBN13: 9780199662678
• Release Date: December 2014
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.3"