"In False Alarm, Dr. Marc Siegel identifies three major catalysts of the culture of fear - government, the media, and big pharma. And, with the help of fascinating, blow-by-blow analyses of some of the most sensational false alarms of the past few years, he shows how those big three fearmongers manipulate our most primitive instincts - often without our even realizing it - to promote their political agendas, boost their ratings, and sell their products." "In his role as a dedicated healer, Siegel offers his prescription for inoculating ourselves against fear tactics. He shows us how to look behind the hype and hysteria and helps us to develop the emotional and intellectual skills needed to take back our lives from fearmongers."--BOOK JACKET.