get out the shovel - why everything you know is wrong Stossel, John creator text xx New York Hyperion c2006 9999 monographic und

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xiv, 304 p. ; ill. : 25 cm. Myths and misconceptions covered in the book include: Is the media unbiased? Are our schools helping or hurting our kids? Do singles have a better sex life than married people? Do we have less free time than we used to? Is outsourcing bad for American workers? Suburban sprawl is ruining America; money makes people happier; the world is too crowded; we're drowning in garbage; profiteering is evil; sweatshops exploit people. Investigative reporter Stossel takes on these issues and many more.--From publisher description. Clueless media -- He and she -- Bashing business -- Monster government -- Stupid schools -- Consumer cons -- The lawsuit racket -- Experts for everything -- The power of belief -- Our health -- Perils of parenting -- The pursuit of happiness. John Stossel Includes bibliographical references (p. [285]-296) and index. Common fallacies United States Quality of life United States Social problems United States AZ 999 .S76 2006 978-0-7868-9393-5 191129 20240815104203.0