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As of this writing, there are 3 negative reviews, 21 ea 5 star, and 1 ea 4 star reviews. Its painfully obvious that none of the 1 star reviewers even read the book. Which when one thinks of it, is a good metaphor for the IPCC. Why review the actual thing, when you can just present your pre-concieved viewpoint? Peter Gleick: If you need it, I will give you the 4.95, so you can actually read the book. I bought the pdf version, so I can lend you that. A short summary, Peter. The book is about how the IPCC is structured, and how it works, albeit dysfunctionally. Its about how the IPCC is composed of climate activists from NGOs like Greenpeace, the WWF and EDF. Its about how the IPCC ignores its own rules, especially on grey literature. Its about how, when an independent review made recommenadtions to reform the IPCC, the IPCC simply ignored most of them. Most telling is the recommendation to institute a Conflict of Interest (COI) rule. I find it amazing that a large governmental organization DOES NOT HAVE A COI code. When asked why the COI has not been put in place for the AR5, Pachuari replied that it would be unfair to the members who had already been chosen. (!?!) So, Peter, you are supposedly a scientist. Try researching the topic next time, please. My review? Well written, and concise. Everything is documented, with links to the source information. Much of that information is from the IPCC. I recommend reading it twice. Once, to get the full impact without breaking the flow. But watch your blood pressure. The next time you read it, follow the links. As a good scientist should do; trust, but verify. If this book does not shatter your opinion of the IPCC, then you must already be a member of the IPCC.