Beyond the Hype: Inside Science’s Biggest Media Scandals from Climategate to Covid

Beyond the Hype is a book that explores the contentious stories in science over the past two decades, highlighting the importance of scientists talking to the media. It warns of the damage to public understanding when scientists are silenced on the defining issues of our times.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2024
Publisher: Elliott & Thompson Limited

A Guardian Science Book of the Year 2022, Fiona Fox's 'When Science Hits the Headlines' is at the forefront of the action. The Financial Times praised it as a guide to communicating science effectively, while Justin Webb commended it for its insights into the media coverage of science. The book delves into controversial scientific stories from the past two decades, encompassing topics such as animal research, genetically modified foods, hybrid embryos, and the global pandemic. It emphasizes the crucial role of scientists engaging with the media and warns about the harm caused by their silence on significant issues of our time. Praised by renowned figures in science and journalism, including Jim Al-Khalili, David Spiegelhalter, Rasmus Kleis Nielsen, David Willetts, and Anjana A., 'Beyond the Hype' is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complex interplay between science and the media.

Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781783966929