Nicole Parker, Ph.D.

http://www.nnparker.com

Nicole Parker, Ph.D., earned an undergraduate degree in economics and completed her graduate work in cancer biology and pharmacology.
While in graduate school, Ms. Parker became interested in the field of medical communication. After a brief period as a freelance medical editor, she joined a medical communications company, where she continues as a medical writer today.

Book Reviews by Nicole Parker, Ph.D.

Image of Denying Science: Conspiracy Theories, Media Distortions, and the War Against Reality
Author(s):
John Grant
Genre(s):
Political & Social Science

Denying Science: Conspiracy Theories, Media Distortions, and the War Against Reality

August 23, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Nicole Parker, Ph.D.

“Informed decision making is crucial for those in positions of responsibility—such as politicians who may influence scientific and environmental policy. Mr.

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Image of The Optimism Bias: A Tour of the Irrationally Positive Brain
Author(s):
Tali Sharot
Genre(s):
Psychology, Neuropsychology, Science & Math

The Optimism Bias: A Tour of the Irrationally Positive Brain

June 22, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Nicole Parker, Ph.D.

“an intelligently written look into why most people take an optimistic view of life. . . . stimulating discussion . . . in easily understood language . . .

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Image of The Wild Life of Our Bodies: Predators, Parasites, and Partners That Shape Who We Are Today
Author(s):
Dr. Rob Dunn
Genre(s):
Science & Math

The Wild Life of Our Bodies: Predators, Parasites, and Partners That Shape Who We Are Today

June 20, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Nicole Parker, Ph.D.

“Grabbing the reader from the start with a brief introduction to human evolution and anthropology, author Dunn moves through the answer to these and other questions with a sure use of langu

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Image of The Mathematics of Life
Author(s):
Ian Stewart
Genre(s):
Fiction

The Mathematics of Life

June 7, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Nicole Parker, Ph.D.

“It is a rare author who can translate complex concepts into concrete and understandable portions for any reader to understand; yet this is exactly what Ian Mr.

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Image of A Hard Death: A Novel
Author(s):
Jonathan Hayes
Genre(s):
Mystery & Thriller, Medical, Medical, Legal/Police Procedural

A Hard Death: A Novel

April 11, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Nicole Parker, Ph.D.

A Hard Death by Jonathan Hayes was a book unlike than those I normally review—an utterly different experience from science and health-related nonfiction; nonetheless, this mystery novel dr

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Image of Doctors Are More Harmful Than Germs: How Surgery Can Be Hazardous to Your Health - And What to Do About It
Author(s):
Harvey Bigelsen MD
Other Contributors:
John Parks Trowbridge MD, Lisa Haller
Genre(s):
Fiction

Doctors Are More Harmful Than Germs

March 15, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Nicole Parker, Ph.D.

Doctors Are More Harmful Than Germs is an alternative medicine book proposing that modern evidence-based medicine, and surgery in particular, is counterproductive to the body’s own powers

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Image of The Emperor Of All Maladies (Thorndike Press Large Print Biography)
Author(s):
Siddhartha Mukherjee
Genre(s):
Health, Wellness & Medical

The Emperor Of All Maladies

November 10, 2010
Reviewed by: 
Nicole Parker, Ph.D.

Few books deftly yet thoroughly cover a wide range of topics in a single volume; The Emperor of All Maladies is undoubtedly one of these rare books.

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Image of Spider Silk: Evolution and 400 Million Years of Spinning, Waiting, Snagging, and Mating
Author(s):
Leslie Brunetta
Genre(s):
Science & Math

Spider Silk: Evolution and 400 Million Years of Spinning, Waiting, Snagging, and Mating

October 1, 2010
Reviewed by: 
Nicole Parker, Ph.D.

Spider Silk: Evolution and 400 Million Years of Spinning, Waiting, Snagging, and Mating is an interesting, well-researched book about the history and development of spiders.

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Image of Scientific Characters: Rhetoric, Politics, and Trust in Breast Cancer Research (Rhetoric, Culture, and Social Critique)
Author(s):
Lisa Keränen Ph.D.
Genre(s):
Science & Math

Scientific Characters: Rhetoric, Politics, and Trust in Breast Cancer Research (Albma Rhetoric Cult & Soc Crit)

October 1, 2010
Reviewed by: 
Nicole Parker, Ph.D.

Scientific Characters chronicles the events of “Datagate,” in which a prominent breast cancer researcher and oncologist falsified patient data in a landmark clinical trial.

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Image of Science vs. Religion: What Scientists Really Think
Author(s):
Elaine Howard Ecklund
Genre(s):
Religion & Science, Philosophy of Science

Science vs. Religion: What Scientists Really Think

October 1, 2010
Reviewed by: 
Nicole Parker, Ph.D.

 Ecklund sent surveys, each containing $15, to professors and researchers of the natural and social sciences at various elite higher-education institutions across the United States.

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