Science Denial: Why It Happens and What to Do about It

by Gale M Sinatra, Gale M. Sinatra, Barbara K. Hofer

Book Overview

How do individuals decide whether to accept human causes of climate change, vaccinate their children against childhood diseases, or practice social distancing during a pandemic? Democracies depend on educated citizens who can make informed decisions for the benefit of their health and well-being, as well as their communities, nations, and planet. Understanding key psychological explanations for science denial and doubt can help provide a means for...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0190944684
• ISBN13: 9780190944681
• Release Date: July 2021
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.5" x 9.4"