Myths, lies, and downright stupidity : get out the shovel-- why everything you know is wrong John Stossel.
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TextPublisher: New York : Hyperion, c2006Edition: 1st edDescription: xiv, 304 p. : ill. ; 25 cmISBN: 1401302548Subject(s): Common fallacies -- United States | Quality of life -- United States | Social problems -- United StatesDDC classification: 001.9 | Item type | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| Book | A J M Library 868-5076 | 001.9 STOS (Browse shelf) | Available | 4773 |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [285]-296) and index.
Clueless media -- He and she -- Bashing business -- Monster government -- Stupid schools -- Consumer cons -- The lawsuit racket -- Experts for everything -- The power of belief -- Our health -- Perils of parenting -- The pursuit of happiness.
Myths and misconceptions covered in the book include: Is the media unbiased? Are our schools helping or hurting our kids? Do singles have a better sex life than married people? Do we have less free time than we used to? Is outsourcing bad for American workers? Suburban sprawl is ruining America; money makes people happier; the world is too crowded; we’re drowning in garbage; profiteering is evil; sweatshops exploit people. Investigative reporter Stossel takes on these issues and many more.--From publisher description.
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