I have bought the book too but it will take awhile to get through it as I 
have other books to read....

Marilyn

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From: "Gale" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2008 3:58 PM
Subject: Re: Quick Comments on Taubes' Book


>I am in process of reading the book now (received it for Christmas) and the 
>only thing I can say is that I urge everyone who has not yet read the book 
>to go out right now, buy it and read it.  As someone involved in the 
>sciences, I really appreciate Taubes efforts in the book to evaluate each 
>of the major studies, to explain the inadequacies of epidemiology and how 
>these inadequacies must lead to basic and/or clinical research to be 
>meaningful, and I appreciate his vigorous attempt at objectivity.  Perhaps 
>most importantly, he demonstrates how science can be negatively influenced 
>by politics and human nature (wishful science).  Yes he addresses cancer. 
>Yes you should read the book - I think you will be surprised at what you 
>learn.
>
>  gale
>