The 100 most outrageous hoaxes and mistakes

"Scientific breakthroughs are often regarded with suspicion, especially those that diverge substantially from established theories. New ideas are tested by scientists around the world to ensure that they hold up to scrutiny. [This book] looks at the instances when, despite these precautions, the scientific community got it wrong [and] includes the most infamous cases of fraud and famous mistakes that initially had scientists fooled."--Provided by publisher.