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1 online resource |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
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text file |
| Summary |
"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"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
The savior of capitalism : the power of economic discourse -- The mentors of the Holocaust and the power of race science -- Protectors of nature : the power of climate change research. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Science -- Social aspects.
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Science -- Social aspects. |
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Science -- Political aspects.
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Science -- Political aspects. |
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Science. |
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Research -- Political aspects.
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Research -- Political aspects. |
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Research. |
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Political planning.
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Political planning. |
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Political science.
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Political science. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Stehr, Nico, author.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Grundmann, Reiner. Power of scientific knowledge. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2012 9781107022720 (DLC) 2012016903 (OCoLC)785872077 |
| ISBN |
9781139549806 (electronic book) |
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1139549804 (electronic book) |
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9781139137003 (electronic book) |
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113913700X (electronic book) |
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9781107022720 |
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110702272X |
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9781107606722 |
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1107606721 |
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9781139552318 |
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1139552317 |
| Standard No. |
9786613887603 |
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