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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