Harvard University, called the award "a total embarrassment" that he said "reflects the politics of the oil industry and a lack of professionalism" on the association's part. As for the book, he added "I think it is unfortunate when somebody who has the audience that Crichton has shows such profound ignorance". See also Antarctica cooling controversy Climate change denial Notes References External links State of Fear page on Michael Crichton's official web site "Why Politicized Science is Dangerous" (Appendix I in State of Fear'', excerpted on Crichton's official web site) 2004 American novels 2004 science fiction novels Eco-terrorism in fiction Environmental fiction books Techno-thriller novels Novels by Michael Crichton Environmentally skeptical books HarperCollins books Climate change denial Novels set in Paris Novels set in London Novels set in Malaysia Novels set in Vancouver Novels set in Japan Novels set in Iceland Novels set in Los Angeles Novels set in San Francisco Novels set in Chile Novels set in Antarctica Climate change novels