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Prothero (geology, emeritus, Occidental Coll.; Catastrophes! Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Tornadoes, and Other Earth-Shattering Disasters) broaches a subject that impinges on his (and many other) scientific fields: science denial. The refusal to recognize the realities of science takes many forms, but the underlying modus is the manipulation of facts and statistics to "prove" that mainstream science is incorrect. In thematically arranged chapters, Prothero parries against climate deniers (such as ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More