Beyond the Hype: The Inside Story of Science's Biggest Media Controversies

Beyond the Hype is a book that explores the contentious stories in science over the past two decades and highlights 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: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 07 April 2022
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 effective science communication, while Justin Webb commended it for its insights into the media's 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 underscores the critical role of scientists engaging with the media in conveying scientific knowledge accurately and responsibly. Beyond the Hype received widespread praise from esteemed figures in the scientific community, including Jim Al-Khalili, David Spiegelhalter, Rasmus Kleis Nielsen, David Willetts, and Anjana Ahuja. The book offers a candid and insightful account of the interactions between journalists and scientists, highlighting the complexities and challenges of frontline science. It sheds light on the messy, complex, and sometimes feudal nature of scientific endeavors, challenging the notion that science is always straightforward and objective.

Weight: 396g
Dimension: 144 x 224 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781783966172