Title Imperfect oracle : the epistemic and moral authority of science / Theodore L. Brown.

Publication Info.	University Park, Pa. : Pennsylvania State University Press, [2009]
	©2009

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Description	1 online resource (xi, 333 pages)
Physical Medium	polychrome
Description	text file
Bibliography	Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-315) and index.
Contents	Authority and autonomy -- Historical origins of scientific authority -- American science -- Scientific authority in contemporary society -- Science and the courts -- Science and religion -- Science and government -- Science and the public -- The prospects for scientific authority.
Summary	"Explores the relationships between science and other societal sectors, notably law, religion, government and public culture, in terms of the concepts of expert and moral authority."--Provided by publisher.
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Subject	Science -- Moral and ethical aspects.
	Science -- Moral and ethical aspects.
	Science -- Social aspects.
	Science -- Social aspects.
Genre/Form	Electronic books.
Other Form:	Print version: Brown, Theodore L. (Theodore Lawrence), 1928- Imperfect oracle. University Park, Pa. : Pennsylvania State University Press, ©2009 9780271035352 (DLC) 2009000901 (OCoLC)299280702
ISBN	9780271050935 (electronic book)
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