Ben Goldacre
Ben Goldacre was born on May 20th, 1974 and is currently 51 years old. Ben Goldacre was born in London, England. Goldacre attended Magdalen College, Oxford where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree , University College London where he received a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Degrees and King's College London where he received a Master of Arts Degree.
Ben Goldacre is a British science writer, academic, and physician who works as a researcher and doctor in addition to speaking and writing about science.
He first came into the limelight through his
Bad Science column, which ran for years in The Guardian.
In the column, he explained topics such as bad statistics, false health claims, and complicated scientific ideas. He also shows how science is often misused or misunderstood in medicine, advertising, and media.
Ben Goldacre was behind the
AllTrials campaign, which advocated that all clinical trials of medicines be shared openly and registered.
The organization asserts that this would make it easier for patients and doctors to access all results, rather than just those the manufacturers want published.
He has also been involved in epidemiology as a research fellow and continues to study health research and the importance of good evidence.
Outside of research and writing, Ben Goldacre has developed platforms and tools that help health workers, scientists, and doctors use medical data to enhance health care.
He has also appeared on television and radio and spoken at many science events, helping the public think clearly about data and evidence.
In Ben Goldacre’s
Bad Science, he explains how many people get tricked by phony science. He shows how health products, medicines, media, and advertisements use misleading or false scientific claims.
Ben explains ideas such as evidence-based medicine, placebos, bias, and statistics to help readers become better judges of information. He also examines subjects such as faulty research, homeopathy, nutrition, and cosmetics.
He helps everyday people spot nonsense and think more clearly about science.
Ben Goldacre: Awards & Accolades
Goldacre's book, Bad Pharma was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Nonfiction, in 2013.
Ben Goldacre: Lists & Other Mentions
- Bad Science was an Amazon UK: 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime Selection in 2014.
Related Authors
Fans of Ben Goldacre also enjoy these authors:
- Ray Bradbury, author of: Fahrenheit 451.
- Terry Pratchett, author of: Good Omens.
- Andy Weir, author of: Project Hail Mary.
- George Orwell, author of: 1984.
- Richard Dawkins, author of: The God Delusion.
Ben Goldacre: F.A.Q
When was Ben Goldacre Born? How old is Ben Goldacre?
Ben Goldacre was born on May 20th, 1974. Ben Goldacre is currently 51 years old.
Where was Ben Goldacre Born?
Ben Goldacre was born in London, England and is English.
What was the first book Ben Goldacre wrote?
The first book written by Ben Goldacre was Bad Science, published in 2008.
What was the most recent book Ben Goldacre wrote?
His most recently released work was Do Statins Work? on October 3rd, 2019.
What is the most popular book by Ben Goldacre?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Ben Goldacre book is
Bad Science. Here are his most popular books:
- Bad Science (8)
- Bad Pharma (8.2)
- I Think You'll Find It's a Bit More Complicated Than That (8.67)
- Do Statins Work? (8)
Are there upcoming new books by Ben Goldacre?
Ben Goldacre does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Ben Goldacre written?
Ben Goldacre has written 4 books excluding contributions to anthologies. All of his books are Non-Fiction Books.