Bad Advice

In Bad Advice, author Paul A. Offit delivers invaluable insights into the challenges of combating misinformation in today’s society. Published by Columbia University Press in 2019, this engaging paperback spans 272 pages and offers a humorous yet critical look at the pervasive myths surrounding health and science. Offit tackles pressing issues, from conspiracy theories linking vaccines to autism, to the denial of climate change and the Holocaust. This essential guide empowers readers to confront quack experts and self-proclaimed activists with confidence. Whether you are a concerned citizen or a professional in the field, Bad Advice is a must-read for anyone alarmed by the politicization of science and eager to promote informed discourse.