Sound Science, Junk Policy
Environmental Health Science and the Decision-Making Process
Seiten
2002
Praeger Publishers Inc (Verlag)
978-0-86569-308-1 (ISBN)
Praeger Publishers Inc (Verlag)
978-0-86569-308-1 (ISBN)
The aim of this volume is to demonstrate that sound science is prevalent in environmental decision-making processes but that it is often misinterpreted by policymakers, with critics unfairly blaming poor policy on the underlying science.
Morrone and Lohner assert that sound science is often misinterpreted, which leads to questionable policy decisions. This provocative look at environmental policymaking shows the importance of correctly interpreting science, and examines the full implications of using science as the major criterion in the decision-making process.
Contemporary critics often argue that environmental policy problems are rooted in junk science. Yet Morrone and Lohner assert that many cases are based on sound science that is misinterpreted, which leads to questionable policy decisions. Revealing the way science is used in the environmental decision-making process, the authors illustrate how policies can go awry.
Their combined experience in the public and private sectors is buttressed by a series of case studies, including:
•Air pollution
•Solid and hazardous waste management
•Food protection
•Vectors and their diseases
•Drinking water safety
This provocative look at environmental policymaking shows the importance of correctly interpreting science, and examines the full implications of using science as the major criterion in the decision-making process.
Morrone and Lohner assert that sound science is often misinterpreted, which leads to questionable policy decisions. This provocative look at environmental policymaking shows the importance of correctly interpreting science, and examines the full implications of using science as the major criterion in the decision-making process.
Contemporary critics often argue that environmental policy problems are rooted in junk science. Yet Morrone and Lohner assert that many cases are based on sound science that is misinterpreted, which leads to questionable policy decisions. Revealing the way science is used in the environmental decision-making process, the authors illustrate how policies can go awry.
Their combined experience in the public and private sectors is buttressed by a series of case studies, including:
•Air pollution
•Solid and hazardous waste management
•Food protection
•Vectors and their diseases
•Drinking water safety
This provocative look at environmental policymaking shows the importance of correctly interpreting science, and examines the full implications of using science as the major criterion in the decision-making process.
MICHELE MORRONE is Assistant Professor of Environmental Health at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. TIMOTHY W. LOHNER is a senior environmental specialist with American Electric Power.
Introduction
What Is Science?
Science and Environmental Policy
Science and Politics
Science and Air Quality
Science and Waste Management
Science and Food Safety
Science and Vectors
Science and Drinking Water
What If…?
Innovative Policy Approaches
Index
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 30.6.2002 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 156 x 235 mm |
| Gewicht | 454 g |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Arbeits- / Sozial- / Umweltmedizin |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Ökologie / Naturschutz | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung ► Staat / Verwaltung | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-86569-308-0 / 0865693080 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-86569-308-1 / 9780865693081 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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