State of Fear.State of Fear Michael Crichton HarperCollins Publishers ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m : 0066214130 $27.95 603 pages What They're NOT Telling Us This book blew me away. Like everyone else on the planet, I've been following the global warming global warming, the gradual increase of the temperature of the earth's lower atmosphere as a result of the increase in greenhouse gases since the Industrial Revolution. story for years. I embraced the stories/facts/data the media has been reporting. However, I don't think I've ever read/heard/seen as thoroughly researched argument from the other side until STATE OF FEAR. I'm no scientist, but Crichton's skills at blending fact with fiction sure kept me interested until the last page was turned. I know there is conflicting data on this issue, but I can't say I've ever been as entertained en·ter·tain v. en·ter·tained, en·ter·tain·ing, en·ter·tains v.tr. 1. To hold the attention of with something amusing or diverting. See Synonyms at amuse. 2. and educated while learning how to read charts, graphs and digest the information Crichton puts in front of his readers. I finished this book about 3:00 in the morning, got out of bed, booted boot·ed adj. Wearing boots. Adj. 1. booted - wearing boots shod, shodden, shoed - wearing footgear up my computer and googled "global warming". I'm going to do some research of my own. Crichton has hit a home run with STATE OF FEAR. I just hope the "leftists" won't disregard it as right-wing radical propaganda propaganda, systematic manipulation of public opinion, generally by the use of symbols such as flags, monuments, oratory, and publications. Modern propaganda is distinguished from other forms of communication in that it is consciously and deliberately used to . Keep an open mind and look up some of the author's references. He gives you a LOT to think about. Enjoy! |
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