Science, Policy, and the Value-Free Ideal

Name: Science, Policy, and the Value-Free Ideal
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ISBN: 9780822960263

ISBN-10: 0822960265

ISBN-13: 9780822960263

Edition: 2009

Authors: Heather Douglas

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Science has gained unprecedented stature in policy making in the United States. In this book, the author argues that the moral responsibilities of scientists require the consideration of values even at the heart of science and that it should not be 'value-free' as most philosophers of science have contended since World War II.

Book details

List price: $50.00
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press
Publication date: 7/15/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 256
Size: 5.75" wide x 9.25" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 0.880
Language: English



List of Abbreviations


Preface



Introduction: Science Wars and Policy Wars



The Rise of the Science Advisor



Origins of the Value-Free Ideal for Science



The Moral Responsibilities of Scientists



The Structure of Values in Science



Objectivity in Science



The Integrity of Science in the Policy Process



Values and Practices


Epilogue


Notes


References


Index