The role of science in public policy

"Does science have a place when it comes to making public policy? The answer might not be as simple as . . . people think. Ideally, scientists discover facts, and those facts inform policy. But policy undermines the open-ended nature of scientific inquiry, and scientists end up representing an agenda rather than presenting objective truths to be used to make decisions that impact the public. Through a variety of perspectives, this volume explores who wins and who loses when science and politics mix"--Provided by publisher.