"The essays in Proctor and Schiebinger's spectacular new collection make the concept of agnotology, the creation of ignorance, relevant to the most basic political and scientific battles of the day—from the controversies over the Israeli destruction of Gaza through climate science and food production. This should be read by all social scientists interested in our modern world."

—David Rosner, Columbia University

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