Science, Technology and Public Policy

Details

Department:	Public Administration
Number:	PPA 772
Title:	Science, Technology and Public Policy

Description

Discusses the interplay of science, technology and public policy. This course explores the relations of scientists and policymakers (knowledge and power). Technology is viewed as a resource that is both a tool of policy and a factor shaping policy. Moreover, various interests promote, oppose, and seek to control technology to "leverage" the future. Focus is on the United States, but attention is given also to other nations and their science and technology policies. A special concern is science, technology and environmental policy.

Contacts

W Henry Lambright