By Arturo Casadevall and Ferric C. Fang
Ferric C. Fang, MD is a Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Microbiology, Medicine, and Global Health at the University of Washington School of Medicine, Director of the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory at Harborview Medical Center, and a former Editor-in-Chief of Infection and Immunity.
Arturo Casadevall, MD, PhD is a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor and Chair of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, a Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and the Editor-in-Chief of mBio.
A riveting exploration of the world of science, diving headfirst into its triumphs and tribulations.
Penned by seasoned microbiologists Ferric C. Fang and Arturo Casadevall, this book offers a comprehensive analysis of the scientific enterprise through various lenses, including historical, philosophical, and personal.
From their unique vantage points as researchers, clinicians, and educators, Fang and Casadevall dissect the intricate mechanisms of science, shedding light on its strengths and weaknesses. Through engaging historical anecdotes, personal narratives, and insightful academic studies, they present a candid evaluation of science's performance, including a thought-provoking examination of its role during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A must-read for anyone curious about the present predicaments and future potential of science, Thinking about Science: Good Science, Bad Science, and How to Make It Better is more than just a book; it's a roadmap to understanding and improving the scientific endeavor for the benefit of society at large.
Thinking about Science: Good Science, Bad Science, and How to Make It Better
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Section I Definitions of Science
Chapter 1 What Is Science?
Chapter 2 Descriptive Science
Chapter 3 Mechanistic Science
Chapter 4 Reductionistic and Holistic Science
Section II Good Science
Chapter 5 Elegant Science
Chapter 6 Rigorous Science
Chapter 7 Reproducible Science
Chapter 8 Important Science
Chapter 9 Historical Science
Chapter 10 Specialized Science
Chapter 11 Revolutionary Science
Chapter 12 Translational Science
Chapter 13 Moonshot Science
Chapter 14 Serendipitous Science
Section III Bad Science
Chapter 15 Unequal Science
Chapter 16 Pseudoscience
Chapter 17 Duplicated Science
Chapter 18 Fraudulent Science
Chapter 19 Dismal Science
Chapter 20 Competitive Science
Chapter 21 Prized Science
Chapter 22 Rejected Science
Chapter 23 Unfunded Science
Chapter 24 Retracted Science
Chapter 25 Erroneous Science
Chapter 26 Impacted Science
Chapter 27 Risky Science
Chapter 28 Authoritarian Science
Chapter 29 Deplorable Science
Section IV Future Science
Chapter 30 Plague Science
Chapter 31 Reforming Science
Section V Afterword
Chapter 32 Diseased Science
References
Index
Publish Date: 2024
Format: 6” x 9” softcover
Pages: 524
Publication Weight: 2 lbs
By Arturo Casadevall and Ferric C. Fang
Thinking about Science: Good Science, Bad Science, and How to Make It Better