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Summary: Irresponsible and full of misinformation, this book is poor.
Review: I found this book to be completely irresponsible and misleading. It is slickly packaged and appears well-researched--on the surface.Through the content of this book, parents are being encouraged to put their valuable time and energy into becoming adversaries against well-educated and environmentally-minded schoolteachers. These teachers have the best interests of the planet and the next generation in mind. Sure, it would be nice to think that we don't need to be afraid for the health of our planet. I would truly love to believe the misinformation that's included in this book--but the "facts" presented in the book are based on fuzzy logic and poor propaganda. If your public library is given a copy of this book, notify the library officials as to its nature. It is promoted and endorsed by Dr. James Dobson, the right-wing extremist who would be pleased if the U.S. government collapsed in a similar way to the Soviet Union (See the August 1997 newsletter from Dobson's group "Focus on the Family").
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Summary: Finally-The True Story
Review: It is becoming more and more obvious that what children learn in school about the environment is biased and incomplete. This book is a wonderful step in the fight against radical environmentalists and their hold on the youth of America!
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Summary: Get a view of reality
Review: It's about time. This book is a must have for anyone who is not afraid to buck the common fokelore on the environment and face facts. Despite what some of the other reviews have said, this is NOT a sugar coated, "everything is really ok" kind of book. I was impressed by the balanced, realistic view the authors took on the issues. Just as an example, they don't deny that the earth's temperature has increased, but they cite research that shows that it has only been an average 1-3 degrees increase *in the last 100 years,* which is insignificant. And that most of that increase was in the first half of the century. And that it is cyclical (you may remember that in the 70's, for example, they were predicting the next ice age). There are hundreds of little - well researched - nuggets like that that put some reality over the hype and hysteria of the environmental extremists. If you're looking for a balanced approached to the environment, and you're not afraid of perhaps challenging some of your own beliefs, this book is a must read.
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Summary: Essential Reading for Parents
Review: Our children are being force-fed an amazing amount of environmental claptrap in school. This book is the antidote for parents who want to make sure their children learn critical thinking instead of merely allowing them to be indoctrinated. The book includes crucial data and exercises for parents to get involved in their childrens' education.
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Summary: A review of environmental education based on science
Review: Sanera and Shaw do a wonderful job explaining the true nature of many of this country's most important environmental concerns. More importantly, they allow readers to learn that we are not headed for environmental oblivion just because we live in a technologically advanced society. Well meaning environmentalists who display a weakness for alarmism actually do the cause of a grave disservice. When every problem from global warming to deforestation is a "crisis" of epic proportions, there is no way to judge which needs are most pressing. If every concern "threatens life on the planet," how do we make a rational judgement about which ones to address with our mental and financial resources? Sanera and Shaw help us figure out which environmental concerns will have the highest marginal return for remediation investment, surely a prerequisite for any meaningful environmental effort.
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Summary: I wish there was a no-star category
Review: The pretty pictures on the front cover thinly disguise the fact that this book is intended as an assault on environmental science. The premise that permiates this book is the same one that the Tobbacco Industry used for years: "There's no conclusive proof that smoking 'causes' lung cancer." Well, I don't plan on waiting for the conclusive proof for global warming. Besides, the solution to global warming is to seek alternative fuels that don't pollute, and more efficient buildings, cars, and factories. Where's the down-side? I admit that sometimes environmentalists can couch their message in alarmist language, mostly because that's the only time our country rallies around a cause. Unfortunately, this book acts like the "voice of reason" when in fact, is trying to undermine any real change in the way we approach environmental protection. The conclusion drawn by this book are, ironically, as laughably narrow-minded as the "exercises" they recommend as teaching lessons .
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Summary: Right wing assault on science
Review: The title sounds great, but this book is an unbridled assault on critical thought and apology for powerful industrial interests. Its production was supported by extreme right-wing think tanks. It is certainly true that there are radical extremists in the environmental movement who will use certain tactics to deliver their messages. But make no mistake - this is not a balanced book, nor does it encourage 'critical thought'. It uses the same tactics - ignoring evidence contrary to your interests, pumping up contrarian science, dismissing as 'insignificant' that which is not. It argues that there is NOTHING wrong with our environment - no hole in the ozone, no risk from global warming, no problem with persistent toxics. You may wish to buy it, if only as an example of how to select the few specific pieces information that support an argument while ignoring the vast body of information that contradicts it.
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Summary: Add Balance to your view of the Environment
Review: This book highlights the other side of issues like Deforestation and Global Warming in a world where the mainstream media doesn't acknowledge that another side exists. The point of this book and another excellent resource entitled "Junk Science Judo," is that statistics can be manipulated by anyone with an agenda and that it is generally those groups with an agenda that are making the all-to-common alarmist statements. If you have children, the information in this book can help you to address their concerns and add a little balance to their views.
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Summary: Accessable and accurate review of environemtal issues
Review: This book is a must read for anyone who wants to learn more about the environment and about the "environmental" movement. Written in an easy to understand style, this book outlines the benefits that have been made through environmental activism, but also shows where that activism, in recent years, has been misplaced. Facts Not Fear uses science instead of political correctness to address what are real environmental issues and what are not real environmental issues. Truly a worthwhile addition to your personal library.
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Summary: Not a guide to teaching children about the environment!
Review: This book is a weak attempt to disclaim the positive advances made in the past quarter century in educating people about the environment. I hope that anyone reading this book looks at it with a critical eye. I do not recomend this book to anyone.
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