Current controversies in the biological sciences

By Jon F. Merz, Karen F. Greif

Subjects: Bioethical Issues, Research, Government policy, Legislation & jurisprudence, Public Policy, Moral and ethical aspects, Medical ethics, Medicine, Ethics, Medicine, research, Biomedical Research

Description: This study examines the ways in which scientific studies inform decisions of the federal government. The case studies consist of issues in biology, the environment, and the biosciences showing the intersect between scientific knowledge and policy making.