"In this provocative new book Harry Collins seeks to redeem scientific expertise, and reasserts science's special status. Despite the messy realities of day-to-day scientific endeavour, he emphasizes the superior moral qualities of science, dismissing the dubious 'default' expertise displayed by many of those outside the scientific community."--Page 4 of cover.

Introduction : the growing crisis of expertise -- Academics and how the world feels -- Experts -- Citizen sceptics -- Citizen whistle-blowers -- Conclusion : are we all experts now?.