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Public Science in Liberal Democracy (Paperback)
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Regardless of whether science is practised in industry, the
academy, or government, its conduct inescapably shapes and is
shaped by democratic institutions. Moreover, the involvement of
science with public policy formation and democracy has dramatically
increased over the centuries and, by all accounts, will continue to
do so. In order to understand the functioning of science and
democracy, it is necessary to acknowledge the complex relationship
between them. Public Science in Liberal Democracy aims to do this
from an interdisciplinary perspective, presenting an array of
substantively different positions on the issues that it explores.
The volume focuses on three major questions: Can science retain
independence and objectivity in the face of demands to meet
commercial and public policy objectives? In what ways is scientific
discourse privileged in the formation of public policy? How can
scientific knowledge and methodology be made compatible with the
interdisciplinarity and integration required of public policy
formation and discourse? Representing a wide range of viewpoints,
the contributors to Public Science in Liberal Democracy come from
Canada, Europe, the United States, and Australia, and include
practising scientists as well as scholars working in the humanities
and social sciences. This timely and thought-provoking collection
makes an important contribution to the literature and will appeal
to anyone interested in scientific research and its political and
philosophical ramifications in democratic society.
General
Imprint: |
University of Toronto Press
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Country of origin: |
Canada |
Release date: |
October 2021 |
First published: |
2007 |
Editors: |
Jene Porter
• Peter W.B. Phillips
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
360 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4875-2625-2 |
Categories: |
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LSN: |
1-4875-2625-3 |
Barcode: |
9781487526252 |
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