A Guardian Science Book of the Year 2022 ‘This is how to talk
about science’ Justin Webb ‘A candid inside account . . . [Fox]
reveals how frontline science can be just as messy, complex and
feudal as any political drama.’ Anjana Ahuja, co-author
of Spike: The Virus Versus the People Do you remember the
‘Climategate’ email leak? Or the ‘Frankenfood’-style
headlines about the perils of GM foods? What about the time the
government sacked its own science advisor for challenging drug
laws? Beyond the Hype takes us behind the scenes of some of
the most contentious stories in science over the past two decades.
From animal research and genetically modified foods to hybrid
embryos and a global pandemic, it demonstrates the vital importance
of scientists talking to the media – and warns of the damage to
public understanding when scientists are silenced on the defining
issues of our times. ‘The way the media covers science stories
and breakthroughs has never been more important or relevant . . .
This book should be recommended reading’Jim Al-Khalili, presenter
of The Life Scientific ‘The pandemic has repeatedly shown
the vital necessity for accurate reporting of science . . . Fox
provides some riveting stories about the ups and downs of this
continuing struggle.’ David Spiegelhalter, author
of The Art of Statistics ‘Engaging, illuminating,
important’ Rasmus Kleis Nielsen, Director of the Reuters
Institute for the Study of Journalism ‘A vivid account of how
journalists and scientists interact’ David Willetts, former
Minister for Universities and Science
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