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Author Stossel, John.

Title Myths, lies, and downright stupidity : get out the shovel-- why everything you know is wrong / John Stossel.

Imprint New York : Hyperion, c2006.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Axe 3rd Floor Stacks  320.512 St76m 2006    ---  Available
Edition 1st ed.
Description xiv, 304 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. [285]-296) and index.
Contents 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.
Summary 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.
Subject Common fallacies.
Quality of life.
Social problems.
ISBN 1401302548
9781401302542
Standard No. YDXCP 2383631

 
    
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