The Power Of Scientific Knowledge From Research To Public Policy Reiner Grundmann And Nico Stehr by Reiner Grundmann And Nico Stehr 9781107022720, 110702272X instant download after payment.

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.
Proposes a new way of conceptualizing the way in which scientific knowledge is relevant to political decision making
Features three case studies which provide rich historical material and elucidate the conceptual framework of the book
Will appeal to scientists, decision makers and scholars alike