It is not available for purchase as an e-book.Dragonfall said:Does anyone know where I can buy Sokal's Fashionable Nonsense in eBook form?
"Fashionable Nonsense" eBook is a critical analysis of the use and abuse of scientific language in fashion and fashion photography. It explores how scientific concepts and terms are often misused or misrepresented in the fashion industry, leading to confusion and misinformation.
"Fashionable Nonsense" eBook was written by Alan Sokal and Jean Bricmont, two physicists and intellectuals who are known for their work in the fields of science and philosophy.
The authors were inspired to write "Fashionable Nonsense" eBook after noticing the widespread misuse of scientific language in the fashion industry. They wanted to bring attention to this issue and encourage critical thinking and skepticism when it comes to scientific claims made in the context of fashion.
No, "Fashionable Nonsense" eBook is written for a general audience and does not require a background in science to understand. It aims to educate and engage readers from all backgrounds on the topic of the misuse of scientific language in fashion.
Some key takeaways from "Fashionable Nonsense" eBook include the importance of critical thinking and skepticism when it comes to scientific claims, the need for clear and accurate communication of scientific concepts, and the impact of the misuse of scientific language in perpetuating misinformation and confusion in the fashion industry.