False Positive: A Year of Error, Omission, and Political Correctness in the New England Journal of Medicine
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Select a product to estimate shipping.Theodore Dalrymple’s False Positive offers a sharp and critical examination of the New England Journal of Medicine, exploring how shifting definitions and a perceived need for political correctness have impacted clinical chemistry and medical reporting over a year. This book provides a detailed look at the changes observed during that period.
Key Highlights
- Analyzes the evolving standards of accuracy and completeness in medical reporting.
- Exposes instances of error and omission within the journal’s publications.
- Offers a thoughtful perspective on the influence of broader social and political trends on medical discourse.
- Provides a nuanced understanding of the challenges inherent in maintaining objectivity in scientific reporting.
- Delivers a detailed account of specific instances of perceived bias.
Useful Facts
- Publisher: Encounter Books
- Publication Date: June 25, 2019
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Pages: 272
- Dimensions: 6.2 x 1.2 x 9.2 inches
- Weight: 2.31 pounds
Good Fit For
- Readers interested in medical history and the evolution of medical journals.
- Individuals concerned with accuracy and objectivity in scientific reporting.
- Those seeking a critical perspective on the influence of social and political factors on medicine.
- Anyone who appreciates insightful commentary on the complexities of medical practice.
| Main Specification | |
|---|---|
| Publication Date | 2019 or June 25 |
| Brand | by Theodore Dalrymple (Author) Format: Hardcover |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Product information | |
| Language | English |
| Others | |
| Product Type | Clinical Chemistry |
| Edition | 1st |
| Publisher | Encounter Books |
| Print length | 272 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1641770465 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1641770460 |
| Dimensions | 6.2 x 1.2 x 9.2 inches |
| ISBN10 | 1641770465 |
| ISBN13 | 978-1641770460 |
| Reading age | 18 years and up |