Description
Examines the major pitfalls facing scientific advisers to governments, and shows how institutions have tried to overcome them.
About the Author
Justus Lentsch is Department Head of the doctoral programme at the Heinrich Boell Foundation, a green think tank and an international policy network. Peter Weingart is Director Emeritus of the Institute for Science and Technology Studies (IWT) and Professor Emeritus of Sociology (of Science) at Bielefeld University.
Reviews
"This impressive collection, featuring a stellar cast of leading thinkers in the field, provides an indispensable guide to anyone seeking to navigate the boundaries between science, politics and public policy." - James Wilsdon, Director of Science Policy, The Royal Society
"In a world where decision makers increasingly rely on expert advice, more attention than ever is needed on the capacity of scientific advisory bodies to bridge science and politics. Lentsch and Weingart not only help to fill this need with this timely and comprehensive volume, but do so in a way that emphasizes practical knowledge. This book is an important part of the bridge that they seek to build." - Roger Pielke, Jr., Professor of Environmental Studies, University of Colorado
Book Information
ISBN 9780521177153
Author Justus Lentsch
Format Paperback
Page Count 402
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 630g
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 154mm * 20mm