Politicizing Science
The Alchemy of Policymaking
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
| Author: | Michael Gough | ISBN: | 9780817939335 |
| Publisher: | Hoover Institution Press | Publication: | September 1, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Hoover Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Michael Gough |
| ISBN: | 9780817939335 |
| Publisher: | Hoover Institution Press |
| Publication: | September 1, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Hoover Press |
| Language: | English |
In this book leading scientists share their experiences and observations of developing and testing hypotheses, offering 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 expenditures of money, missed opportunities, and burdens on the economy.
In this book leading scientists share their experiences and observations of developing and testing hypotheses, offering 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 expenditures of money, missed opportunities, and burdens on the economy.
