Author: Wetmore, Jameson M.

Source: Science and Public Policy, Volume 34, Number 2, March 2007 , pp. 83-84(2)

Publisher: Beech Tree Publishing

Abstract:

Science and technology have been heralded as important strategies for addressing the inequities that exist in modern societies. A number of studies, however, have demonstrated that they do not always achieve this goal and in some cases they exacerbate existing, or create new, inequities. A handful of scholars have argued that the problem is not simply a result of poor attempts at implementation, but may have roots in science and technology policy. This special issue explores the opportunities for, and difficulties with, addressing inequities through science policy.

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Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3152/030234207X196292

Publication date: 2007-03-01

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