In Unscientific America—the long awaited sequel to the bestselling The Republican War on Science—journalist and author Chris Mooney teams up with scientist Sheril Kirshenbaum to explain how religious ideologues, science-phobic politicians, a profit driven media, and hyperspecialized scientists have all helped create this dangerous state of affairs. They propose a broad array of initiatives to reverse the current trend, and bring about a greater integration of science into our national discourse — before it’s too late.

Title: Author talk with Chris Mooney – “Unscientific America: How Scientific Illiteracy Threatens Our Future”

Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Location: Northwestern University, Technological Institute, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston

In collaboration with Northwestern University Science and Policy Action Network (SPAN)

Chris Mooney   Sheril Kirshenbaum

(Charlotte Ostersal photo)