The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars: Dispatches from the Front Lines
The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars: Dispatches from the Front Lines
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2012
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2012448
Book • Nonfiction
Global • 1990s-2010s
2012
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars: Dispatches from the Front Lines, climate scientist Michael E. Mann chronicles his experiences with climate change research. He discusses the development of the "hockey stick" graph, illustrating global temperature rise, and addresses controversies and attacks from climate change skeptics, highlighting the importance of scientific integrity and public awareness.
Informative
Challenging
Suspenseful
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Review Roundup
The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars: Dispatches from the Front Lines by Michael E. Mann is praised for its insightful firsthand account of climate science and the rigorous defense against climate change denial. Critics commend its clear explanation of complex data but note it can be dense and occasionally biased in tone. Overall, it's a valuable resource for those interested in climate change debates.
Who Should Read The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars: Dispatches from the Front Lines?
Readers passionate about climate science, its controversies, and scientific advocacy will enjoy The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars. Fans of Merchants of Doubt by Naomi Oreskes and Erik M. Conway will appreciate Mann’s personal account of defending climate research.
897 ratings
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Book • Nonfiction
Global • 1990s-2010s
2012
Adult
18+ years
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