The Power of Scientific Knowledge From Research to Public Policy Grundmann Stehr

The Power of Scientific Knowledge From Research to Public Policy Grundmann Stehr

The Power of Scientific KnowledgeFrom Research to Public Policy\nAuthor(s): Reiner Grundmann, Nico Stehr\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9781107606722, 978-1107606722\nSynopsis\nIt is often said that knowledge is power, but more often than not relevant knowledge is not used when political decisions are made. This book examines how political decisions relate to scientific knowledge and what factors determine the success of scientific research in influencing policy. The authors take a comparative and historical perspective and refer to well-known theoretical frameworks, but the focus of the book is on three case studies: the discourse of racism, Keynesianism and climate change. These cases cover a number of countries and different time periods. In all three the authors see a close link between 'knowledge producers' and political decision makers, but show that the effectiveness of the policies varie.

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