Merchants of Doubt

9
1h 36m
2014
7.495 /10 (93)

How a handful of scientists obscured the truth on issues from tobacco smoke to global warming.

Overview

Spin doctors spread misinformation and confusion among American citizens to delay progress on such important issues as global climate change.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2014-11-08

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Patricia Callahan

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Matthew Crawford

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Stanton A. Glantz

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Katharine Heyhoe

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