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Author McGarity, Thomas O.

Title Bending science : how special interests corrupt public health research / Thomas O. McGarity, Wendy E. Wagner.

Imprint Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, 2008.

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 Axe 3rd Floor Stacks  362.1 M171b 2008    ---  Available
Description viii, 384 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. [301]-375) and index.
Contents Why bend science? the players, the setting, and the consequences -- Where are the scientists? distorting science without oversight or penalty -- Shaping science: the art of creating research to fit one's needs -- Hiding science: the art of concealing unwelcome information -- Attacking science: the art of turning reliable research into "junk" -- Harassing scientists: the art of bullying scientists who produce damaging research -- Packaging science: the art of assembling an expert group to advance a favored outcome -- Spinning science: the art of manipulating public perceptions about credible science -- Restoring science: forcing bent science out into the open -- Reforming science oversight: instituting more vigorous oversight processes -- Final thoughts: a broader perspective on the problem and the prospects for change.
Subject Public health -- Research -- United States.
Environmental health -- Research -- United States.
Environmental policy -- United States.
Medical policy -- United States.
Fraud in science -- United States.
Pressure groups -- United States.
Public Health -- United States.
Research -- United States.
Environmental Health -- United States.
Jurisprudence -- United States.
Public Policy -- United States.
Scientific Misconduct -- United States.
Added Author Wagner, Wendy (Wendy Elizabeth)
ISBN 9780674028159 (alk. paper)
0674028155 (alk. paper)
Standard No. 2734235
NLM 101318829
NLGGC 309986583
AU@ 000042325502
NZ1 11680081

 
    
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