Sound Science, Junk Policy: Environmental Health Science and the Decision-Making Process

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Sound Science, Junk Policy: Environmental Health Science and the Decision-Making Process

by Michele Morrone, Timothy W. Lohner

Publisher: Auburn House
Publication Date: Sunday, June 30, 2002
Number of Pages: 208
ISBN: 0865693080

Book Summary:
Contemporary critics often argue that environmental policy problems are rooted in "junk" science. Yet Morrone and Lohner assert that many cases are based on sound science that is misinterpreted, which leads to questionable policy decisions. Revealing the way science is used in the environmental decision-making process, the authors illustrate how policies can go awry. Their combined experience in the public and private sectors is buttressed by a series of case studies, including: BLAir pollutionBLSolid and hazardous waste managementBLFood protectionBLVectors and their diseasesBLDrinking water safety This provocative look at environmental policymaking shows the importance of correctly interpreting science, and examines the full implications of using science as the major criterion in the decision-making process.

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