Brown, Theodore L.

Imperfect Oracle : The Epistemic and Moral Authority of Science. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (350 pages)

Front Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- List of Abbreviations -- Introduction -- Part I: Foundations -- 1. Authority and Autonomy -- 2. Historical Origins of Scientific Authority -- 3. American Science -- 4. Scientific Authority in Contemporary Society -- Part II: Science in Society -- 5. Science and the Courts -- 6. Science and Religion -- 7. Science and Government -- 8. Science and the Public -- 9. The Prospects for Scientific Authority -- References -- Index -- Back Cover.

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9780271073699


Science-Moral and ethical aspects.
Science-Social aspects.


Electronic books.

Q180.55.M67 / .B769 2009

174/.95