The power of scientific knowledge :
Grundmann, Reiner,
The power of scientific knowledge : from research to public policy / Reiner Grundmann, Nico Stehr. - xiv, 221 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages195-217) and index.
Machine generated contents note: Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. The savior of capitalism : the power of economic discourse; 3. The mentors of the Holocaust and the power of race science; 4. Protectors of nature : the power of climate change research; 5. Conclusion.
"It is often said that knowledge is power, but more often than not relevant knowledge is not used when political decisions are made. This book examines how political decisions relate to scientific knowledge and what factors determine the success of scientific research in influencing policy. The authors take a comparative and historical perspective and refer to well-known theoretical frameworks, but the focus of the book is on three case studies: the discourse of racism, Keynesianism, and climate change. These cases cover a number of countries and different time periods. In all three the authors see a close link between 'knowledge producers' and political decision makers, but show that the effectiveness of the policies varies dramatically. This book will be of interest to scientists, decision makers and scholars alike"--
9781107606722 (pbk.) 9781107022720 (hbk.)
2012016903
Science--Social aspects.
Science--Political aspects.
Research--Political aspects.
Political planning.
Political science.
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General.
338.926 GRU / 010052
The power of scientific knowledge : from research to public policy / Reiner Grundmann, Nico Stehr. - xiv, 221 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages195-217) and index.
Machine generated contents note: Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. The savior of capitalism : the power of economic discourse; 3. The mentors of the Holocaust and the power of race science; 4. Protectors of nature : the power of climate change research; 5. Conclusion.
"It is often said that knowledge is power, but more often than not relevant knowledge is not used when political decisions are made. This book examines how political decisions relate to scientific knowledge and what factors determine the success of scientific research in influencing policy. The authors take a comparative and historical perspective and refer to well-known theoretical frameworks, but the focus of the book is on three case studies: the discourse of racism, Keynesianism, and climate change. These cases cover a number of countries and different time periods. In all three the authors see a close link between 'knowledge producers' and political decision makers, but show that the effectiveness of the policies varies dramatically. This book will be of interest to scientists, decision makers and scholars alike"--
9781107606722 (pbk.) 9781107022720 (hbk.)
2012016903
Science--Social aspects.
Science--Political aspects.
Research--Political aspects.
Political planning.
Political science.
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General.
338.926 GRU / 010052