1. The Illusion of Validity and the Power of “Negative Thinking”

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents ix
3. List of Illustrations xi
4. Preface: Why Do Things That Are Unlikely to Harm Us Get the Most Attention? xiii
5. List of Abbreviations xxi
6. 1. The Illusion of Validity and the Power of “Negative Thinking” 1
7. 2. Splendors and Miseries of Associations 8
8. 3. When Risk Goes Viral 32
9. 4. Do Cell Phones Cause Brain Cancer? 59
10. 5. Hormonal Confusion 85
11. 6. Deadly Remedy 116
12. 7. HPV, Cancer, and Beyond 144
13. Conclusion 175
14. Appendix: List of Interviews 181
15. Notes 183
16. Glossary 209
17. Bibliography 221
18. Index 237