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Author McGarity, Thomas O.

Title Bending science : how special interests corrupt public health research / Thomas O. McGarity, Wendy E. Wagner.

Publication Info. Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, 2008.
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 Moore Stacks  RA440.87.U6 M24 2008    Available  ---
Description viii, 384 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-375) and index.
Contents Why bend science? the players, the setting, and the consequences -- Where are the scientists? distorting science without oversight or penalty -- Shaping science: the art of creating research to fit one's needs -- Hiding science: the art of concealing unwelcome information -- Attacking science: the art of turning reliable research into "junk" -- Harassing scientists: the art of bullying scientists who produce damaging research -- Packaging science: the art of assembling an expert group to advance a favored outcome -- Spinning science: the art of manipulating public perceptions about credible science -- Restoring science: forcing bent science out into the open -- Reforming science oversight: instituting more vigorous oversight processes -- Final thoughts: a broader perspective on the problem and the prospects for change.
Subject Public health -- Research -- United States.
Public health -- Research.
United States.
Environmental health -- Research -- United States.
Environmental health -- Research.
Environmental policy -- United States.
Environmental policy.
Medical policy -- United States.
Medical policy.
Fraud in science -- United States.
Fraud in science.
Pressure groups -- United States.
Pressure groups.
Santé publique -- Recherche -- États-Unis.
Hygiène du milieu -- États-Unis.
Environnement -- Politique gouvernementale -- États-Unis.
Politique sanitaire -- États-Unis.
Fraude scientifique -- États-Unis.
Groupes de pression -- États-Unis.
Added Author Wagner, Wendy (Wendy Elizabeth)
ISBN 9780674028159 alkaline paper
0674028155 alkaline paper
Standard No. 2734235

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