The 100 Most Outrageous Hoaxes and Mistakes
| Author | : Susan Elkin |
| Publisher | : Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC |
| Total Pages | : 178 |
| Release | : 2017-12-15 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781502633194 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1502633191 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (191 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The 100 Most Outrageous Hoaxes and Mistakes by : Susan Elkin
Download or read book The 100 Most Outrageous Hoaxes and Mistakes written by Susan Elkin and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scientific breakthroughs are often regarded with suspicion, especially those that diverge substantially from established theories. New ideas are tested by scientists around the world to ensure that they hold up to scrutiny. This book takes a look at the instances when, despite these precautions, the scientific community got it wrong. The book includes the most infamous cases of fraud and famous mistakes that initially had scientists fooled.
