Between Politics and Science : Assuring the Productivity and Integrity of Research
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' ... a skilfully argued and provocative formulation of the American experience.' Nature
'A skilfully argued and provocative formulation of the American experience. ... yields fresh insights into the complexities of the American experience in the relations between science and government.' Nature
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Combining political-economic, sociological, and historical approaches, Professor Guston provides a coherent new framework for analyzing the changing relationship between politics and science in the United States. After World War II, the "social contract for science" assumed that the integrity and productivity of research were automatic; a belief that endured for four decades. But in the 1980s, cases of misconduct in science and flagging economic performance broke the trust between politics and science. New "boundary organizations" were created to mend the relationship between scientists and politicians.
Between Politics and Science : Assuring the Productivity and Integrity of Research
Between Politics and Science : Assuring the Productivity and Integrity of Research,David H. Guston,Cambridge University Press,0521653185,Development - Economic Development,General,Politics/International Relations,Science,Science And Public Policy,Science and state,United States,Economics,Political Science / General,Political science & theory,Science and state--United States,USA
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