Science, Policy, and the Value-free Ideal

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ISBN: 9780822960263 | 0822960265
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 5/30/2009

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In the United States, some scientists have been given considerable epistemic authority in shaping policy on issues of great moral and cultural significance, raising questions about the place of science and scientific expertise in the democratic process.

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List of Abbreviations	p. vii
Preface	p. ix
Introduction: Science Wars and Policy Wars	p. 1
The Rise of the Science Advisor	p. 23
Origins of the Value-Free Ideal for Science	p. 44
The Moral Responsibilities of Scientists	p. 66
The Structure of Values in Science	p. 87
Objectivity in Science	p. 115
The Integrity of Science in the Policy Process	p. 133
Values and Practices	p. 156
Epilogue	p. 175
Notes	p. 179
References	p. 193
Index	p. 205
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