83 pages • 2 hours read
Naomi Oreskes, Erik M. ConwayMerchants of Doubt: How a Handful of Scientists Obscured the Truth on Issues from Tobacco Smoke to Global Warming
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2010A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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There are two quotations at the beginning of the book, also known as an epigraph. Why are they important and how do they reflect the issues discussed?
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How can doubt be a commercial product? Can an idea be bought and sold like a commodity? Think of the examples in the text to justify your answer.
3.
What role does fear play within the book? Discuss the fear generated by corporations and the government as well as the fear felt by characters such as Seitz.
