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Discover the truth behind the COVID-19 pandemic with 'COVID: The Politics of Fear and the Power of Science' by Marc Siegel, M.D. This insightful book separates FACT from FICTION, providing a thorough analysis of the fear and uncertainties surrounding the epidemic. In a time when misinformation is rampant, it's crucial to rely on credible sources and scientific facts. Siegel, a Fox News Medical Contributor and author of 'False Alarm', delves into how our understanding of medicine, public health, and fear dynamics impact our response to COVID-19.
The book addresses pressing questions: What are the real risks of COVID-19? How do we protect ourselves amidst the chaos? Are vaccines effective, and when can we expect them? Siegel explores the intertwining roles of politics and public perception, revealing how fear can cloud judgment and hinder effective action against the virus.
COVID: The Politics of Fear and the Power of Science is not just a critique of media sensationalism; it’s a call to action for individuals seeking clarity and empowerment in their health choices. By demystifying the science behind COVID-19, Siegel aims to arm readers with the information necessary to navigate the complexities of the pandemic confidently. This book is essential reading for anyone looking to understand the intersection of fear, science, and public health during this unprecedented crisis.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781684426867
Format: With dust jacket
Year: 2021
Publisher: Turner
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781684426867
Format: With dust jacket
Year: 2021
Publisher: Turner
Description:
Separating FACT from FICTION in the COVID-19 Epidemic
People are afraid. COVID-19 has upended our lives as it poses new medical dangers, economic suffering and grave uncertainty about the world around us. The collateral damage is enormous, but politics invade perception. There are so many unknowns. Does a treatment work? Is a vaccine coming? How likely are you to catch COVID and how can you best protect yourself and your family? What are the real risks and what is hysteria? Where are our fear leaders? What are their agendas?
From Fox News Medical Contributor and the author of False Alarm (Wiley, 2008) comes COVID: The Politics of Fear and the Power of Science by Marc Siegel, M.D. This shocking exposé of the facts as the media covers the national pandemic news and spread of the invisible virus reinforces the notion that we must arm ourselves against fear tactics that limit our abilities to safely make decisions and protect our families in a world of uncertainty.
Life for citizens of the developed world before the pandemic was safer, easier, and healthier than for any other people in history thanks to modern medicine, science, technology, and intelligence—but COVID-19 has stolen that security and our nation's peace of mind. Now there is a pandemic virus, as well as a crippling epidemic of fear sweeping America. Why? The answer, according to nationally renowned health commentator Dr. Marc Siegel, is that we already lived in an artificially created culture of fear that was just waiting to be unleashed. In COVID: The Politics of Fear and the Power of Science, Siegel identifies three maj
The book addresses pressing questions: What are the real risks of COVID-19? How do we protect ourselves amidst the chaos? Are vaccines effective, and when can we expect them? Siegel explores the intertwining roles of politics and public perception, revealing how fear can cloud judgment and hinder effective action against the virus.
COVID: The Politics of Fear and the Power of Science is not just a critique of media sensationalism; it’s a call to action for individuals seeking clarity and empowerment in their health choices. By demystifying the science behind COVID-19, Siegel aims to arm readers with the information necessary to navigate the complexities of the pandemic confidently. This book is essential reading for anyone looking to understand the intersection of fear, science, and public health during this unprecedented crisis.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781684426867
Format: With dust jacket
Year: 2021
Publisher: Turner
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781684426867
Format: With dust jacket
Year: 2021
Publisher: Turner
Description:
Separating FACT from FICTION in the COVID-19 Epidemic
People are afraid. COVID-19 has upended our lives as it poses new medical dangers, economic suffering and grave uncertainty about the world around us. The collateral damage is enormous, but politics invade perception. There are so many unknowns. Does a treatment work? Is a vaccine coming? How likely are you to catch COVID and how can you best protect yourself and your family? What are the real risks and what is hysteria? Where are our fear leaders? What are their agendas?
From Fox News Medical Contributor and the author of False Alarm (Wiley, 2008) comes COVID: The Politics of Fear and the Power of Science by Marc Siegel, M.D. This shocking exposé of the facts as the media covers the national pandemic news and spread of the invisible virus reinforces the notion that we must arm ourselves against fear tactics that limit our abilities to safely make decisions and protect our families in a world of uncertainty.
Life for citizens of the developed world before the pandemic was safer, easier, and healthier than for any other people in history thanks to modern medicine, science, technology, and intelligence—but COVID-19 has stolen that security and our nation's peace of mind. Now there is a pandemic virus, as well as a crippling epidemic of fear sweeping America. Why? The answer, according to nationally renowned health commentator Dr. Marc Siegel, is that we already lived in an artificially created culture of fear that was just waiting to be unleashed. In COVID: The Politics of Fear and the Power of Science, Siegel identifies three maj