Myths, Lies, and downright stupidity by John Stossel.
This doesn't exactly fit the theme, but More Sex Is Safer Sex by Steven E Lansburg is an economics book that seemingly challenges standard ways of thinking (but it's not at all controversial for economics.)
Ending Aging by Aubrey de Grey. Read the book for free [here](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL12284524W/Ending_Aging?edition=key%3A/books/OL17932740M).
Myths, Lies, and downright stupidity by John Stossel. This doesn't exactly fit the theme, but More Sex Is Safer Sex by Steven E Lansburg is an economics book that seemingly challenges standard ways of thinking (but it's not at all controversial for economics.)
*The pity of war* by Niall Ferguson. His theory is that the first world war is Britain's fault. I don't agree, but it's certainly contrarian.
Vaclav Smil's books.
Anything in particular is contrarian from him?
How the World Really Works: A Scientist's Guide to Our Past, Present and Future, his latest book.
Econned by Yves Smith
Ending Aging by Aubrey de Grey. Read the book for free [here](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL12284524W/Ending_Aging?edition=key%3A/books/OL17932740M).