At a university conference someone said, "Every scientist and professor knows his own field, but who sees the whole picture?" This book presents the big picture

"Every professor knows his own area, but who is able to see the whole picture?" Based on the author's background and the wide-ranging areas she has studied in t

The idea that science is or should be value-free, and that values are or should be formed independently of science, has been under fire by philosophers of scien

The role of science in policymaking has gained unprecedented stature in the United States, raising questions about the place of science and scientific expertise