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Thanks Dr Fred for the response. Just one point though:

'As for the opening of the review, I don't characterize it as ad hominem, because it is a criticism of the approach, not the person. ' --FB

The opening sentence:

'While a respected scholar in his field, Lomborg is not a scientist, something that was clear from his first book.' --SG

... is clearly meant as a derogatory comment on the man by insinuating that Lomborg wasn't competent to write this book. That is ad hominem in my book.

I suppose Garte could have gone on to say that as the book is about economics, and Lomborg's lack of scientific credentials are as much of an impediment to his authorship as his inability to play the bagpipes - but he didn't. (maybe it isn't about economics, although most reviews seem to think it is; I need to read it:-)

Perhaps I will submit my own review of 'Cool It' once it arrives from Amazon!