Impure Science: Fraud, Compromise and Political Influence in Scientific Research
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Book Overview
An indictment of scientific research conducted in the USA, which documents cases of influence peddling, doctored research and fraud, and claims to reveal how the twin forces of money and status have compromised and corrupted the pursuit of scientific truth.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0471529133
ISBN13:9780471529132
Release Date:April 1992
Publisher:John Wiley & Sons
Length:301 Pages
Weight:1.40 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 6.3" x 9.3"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
good overview of problems but weak on solutions
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
A discussion of fraud in science that focuses on a few cases in detail, rather than surveying many. The funding process in particular is illuminating, and "following the money" exposes corruption. In the examples given, proposals are denied because of unsubstantiated rumors generated by research competitors, large money awards are made to institutions clearly less suitable because of bias and political reasons, and the NSF can actively try to cover these up. The topic of doctoring data is examined, particularly the David Baltimore and Stephen Breuning cases; the most disturbing aspect being the obstructionism of the institutions involved, to the extent of taking action against the whistleblowers. Fraud in drug and military research are also discussed. While some suggestions for dealing with these problems are included, this part is weak. This book is recommended, especially to those who think that science is always a self-correcting process.
more Bell necessary to make dark fields transparent!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Actually I am looking for the new Robert Bell which I heard was published recently. he gave an interview to a Dutch weekly where this new publication was announced. the topic is big projects and why they are doomed to fail (Eurotunnel, Eurofighter, B1) Anyone who knows more about this, pls contact me thanks, [email protected]
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