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The book offers a unique perspective on climate change and the future we\u2019re heading towards by using fictional narrative, rather than relying on models and graphs, and by adopting a tone equally shocking to readers accustomed to thinking about climate change in terms of numbers and to readers who envision our future as an apocalyptic wasteland. Of particular interest is the book\u2019s frank discussion of the failure of scientists to communicate their findings with the public and their commitment to hallowed principles like statistical significance and the burden of proof. Ultimately, the book and the module prompt fascinating discussions about what Oreskes and Conway call \u201Cthe most startling aspect\u201D of their story: \u201Cthe people of Western civilization knew what was happening to them but were unable to stop it. Knowledge did not translate into power.\u201D Module Resources: The module includes slideshows that introduce the book and generate classroom discussion, links to supplementary videos and short readings, and an easily adaptable assignment sheet that asks students to consider the strengths and weakness of various methods of communicating information about climate change." ] } }, { "label": { "en": [ "Publication Date" ] }, "value": { "none": [ "June 2018" ] } }, { "label": { "en": [ "Holding Location" ] }, "value": { "none": [ "Rowan Digital Works" ] } }, { "label": { "en": [ "External Link" ] }, "value": { "none": [ "https://rdw.rowan.edu/oer/4/" ] } }, { "label": { "en": [ "Permanent Link" ] }, "value": { "none": [ "http://open-nj.sobeklibrary.com/AA00001384/00001" ] } }, { "label": { "en": [ "Creator" ] }, "value": { "none": [ "Howell, Ted" ] } }, { "label": { "en": [ "Note" ] }, "value": { "none": [ "Howell, Ted, \u0022Thinking through the future of climate change with fiction\u0022 (2018). 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