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Scientific Blunders: Amazing True Stories of Mad, Bad and Dangerous Scientists
Scientific Blunders Amazing True Stories of Mad Bad and Dangerous Scientists Author:Robert Youngson An account of the errors into which seemingly infallible humans have fallen, whether through obstinacy, arrogance or carelessness. The book gives a useful perspective on the risks and benefits of scientific advance. Examples investigated include the Piltdown Man hoax and the Tay Bridge collapse.