Scientific Uncertainty and the Politics of Whaling

Inbunden, Engelska, 2006

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Beskrivning

Focusing on the internal workings of the International Whaling Commission (IWC), the author explores the impact of political and economic imperatives on the production and interpretation of scientific research. Central to this work are the epistemological problems encountered in the production of 'truth', whereby scientific knowledge has made uncertainty a tool in the service of political objectives. Copublished: University of Washington Press

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2006-01-01
Mått:152 x 229 x 19 mm
Vikt:516 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Circumpolar Research Series
Antal sidor:274
Förlag:University of Alberta Press
ISBN:9781896445373

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Däggdjur inom Naturvetenskap och teknik
Däggdjur inom Djur och Natur

Recensioner i media

"In Scientific Uncertainty and the Politics of Whaling, Michael Heazle undertakes a detailed historical review of the use of science and politics in shaping the policies of the International Whaling Commission (IWC)... This volume provides an insightful look at the intrinsic links between science and policy, reminding the reader that science does not provide objective truths for decision-makers to translate into scientifically correct policies." -- Cinnamon Pinon Carlarne nternational Journal of Maritime History