Politicizing Science The Alchemy of Policymaking

In bringing together leading scientists from a variety of disciplines to share their experiences and observations of developing and testing hypotheses, this book offers insights on the dangers of manipulating science for political gain. It describes how politicization--whether by misapplication, overextension, or outright manipulation of the scientific record to advance particular policy agendas--imposes costs: expenditures of money, missed opportunities, and burdens on the economy.

Summary

Examines the conflicts that arise when politics and science converge. Eleven leading scientists describe the politicization - through misapplication or over emphasis of results that favour a political decision or through outright manipulation - of scientific findings and deliberations to advance policy agendas.

Product details

• Assisted by: Michael Gough (Editor)
• Authors: Michael Gough
• Publisher: Hoover Institution Press
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 01.06.2003
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Economics
• EAN: 9780817939328
• ISBN: 978-0-8179-3932-8
• Pages: 314
• Dimensions (packing): 15.4 x 22.8 x 2.1 cm
• Weight (packing): 535 g
• Series: Hoover Inst Press Publication > 517; Hoover Inst Press Publication > 517; Hoover Institution Press Publi
• Subjects: POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / General; Politics / Current Events; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Economic Development