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Bending Science : How Special Interests Corrupt Public Health Research by Thomas O. McGarity and Wendy E. Wagner (2008, Hardcover)
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"Bending Science: How Special Interests Corrupt Public Health Research" is a book published by Harvard University Press in 2008. It is authored by Wendy E. Wagner and Thomas O. McGarity, exploring topics in law, science, medicine, and political science. The hardcover book is illustrated, written in English, and spans 400 pages, discussing subjects like environmental science, public health, and public policy.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarvard University Press
ISBN-100674028155
ISBN-139780674028159
eBay Product ID (ePID)63452076
Product Key Features
Book TitleBending Science : How Special Interests Corrupt Public Health Research
Number of Pages400 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicEnvironmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental), Public Health, Philosophy & Social Aspects, Environmental, Public Policy / General, Political Process / Political Advocacy, Jurisprudence, Public Policy / Environmental Policy
Publication Year2008
IllustratorYes
GenreLaw, Political Science, Science, Medical
AuthorThomas O. Mcgarity, Wendy E. Wagner
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight25.2 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2007-043110
Dewey Edition22
ReviewsBending Science is so chock-full of ideas and insights...McGarity and Wagner's insight has large implications both for potential legal reforms and for public faith in the integrity of the scientific process...Bending Science is an immensely important book. It is one of quite a large number of books published recently on the manipulations of science by interest groups and the government. Yet even in this crowded field, Bending Science stakes out its own ground and makes an invaluable contribution to the debate over the role of science in public policy., Bending Science is an intelligent and compelling blend of investigative journalism and theoretical analysis of the structural and functional flaws of the research enterprise, from the development of testable ideas to the use of its results for practical purposes...Bending Science [is] an indispensable read for our current troubled times. All in all, this book is a must-read not only for researchers devoted to the scientific method but also for all who wish to become competent consumers of research that can influence their lives. The narrative is an eye-opener, which will provide the reader with tools to understand the research process and protect himself/herself from advocacy-based distortions.
Dewey Decimal362.1
Table Of Content1. Introduction 2. Why Bend Science? The Players, the Setting, and the Consequences 3. Where Are the Scientists? Distorting Science without Oversight or Penalty 4. Shaping Science The Art of Creating Research to Fit One's Needs 5. Hiding Science The Art of Concealing Unwelcome Information 6. Attacking Science The Art of Turning Reliable Research into "Junk" 7. Harassing Scientists The Art of Bullying Scientists Who Produce Damaging Research 8. Packaging Science The Art of Assembling an Expert Group to Advance a Favored Outcome 9. Spinning Science The Art of Manipulating Public Perceptions about Credible Science 10. Restoring Science Forcing Bent Science Out into the Open 11. Reforming Science Oversight Instituting More Vigorous Oversight Processes to Ensure the Integrity of Science in Policy-Making 12. Final Thoughts A Broader Perspective on the Problem and the Prospects for ChangeNotes Index
SynopsisWith alarming stories drawn from the public record, McGarity and Wagner describe how advocates attempt to bend science or 'spin' findings. They reveal an immense range of tools available to shrewd partisans determined to manipulate research.
LC Classification NumberRA440.87.U6M24 2008
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