Title: Myths, lies, and downright stupidity :
Authors: Stossel, John.
Date: 2006
Publisher: Hyperion,
Physical description: xiv, 304 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language: English
LC classification: A
Abstract: 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.
Contents: 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.
Subject headings (LCSH): Common fallacies--United States.; Quality of life--United States.; Social problems--United States.