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Science, Values, & Public Policy

Topics

Science vs. transscience problems
Scientific vs. time and place information
Role of science in the policy process
Communicating risk
Policy paradoxes
Adaptive management
  

Readings

Mintron, pp. 175 - 196
O'Leary, et al., pp. 164 - 191
RES: Healey, Michael C. and Timothy M. Hennessey. 1994. "The Utilization of Scientific Information in the Management of Estuarine Ecosystems." Ocean & Coastal Management 23: 167 - 191. 
RES:  Lee, Kai N. 1993. Compass and Gyroscope: Integrating Science and Politics for the Environment. Washington, DC: Island Press. pp. 51 - 114; 161 - 184
RES:  Cortner, Hanna J. and Margaret A. Moote. 1999. The Politics of Ecosystem Management. Washington, DC: Island Press. pp. 57 - 72.
   

Handouts

Handouts - Science in the Policy Process #1
Handouts - Science in the Policy Process #2 
Handouts - Pfieseria hysteria?
  

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Recommended Books, Articles, and Government Reports

Lee, Kai N. 1993. Compass and Gyroscope: Integrating Science and Politics for the Environment. Washington, DC: Island Press. 
Gunderson, Lance H., C. S. Holling, and Stephen S. Light. (eds.). 1995. Barriers and Bridges to the Renewal of Ecosystems and Institutions. New York, NY: Columbia University Press.
 

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