Introduction
Introduction
This chapter provides an introduction to the primary topics addressed in the book: scientific autonomy/independence and government oversight. It gives an overview of the relationship between science and politics and describes some cases involving the politicalization of science, such as global climate change, embryonic stem cell research, Food and Drug Administration approvals, and peer review of research proposals. It also outlines the plan for the book.
Keywords: science, politics, politicalization, autonomy, independence, government, oversight, embryonic stem cell, global climate change, Food and Drug Administration
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