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Information, analysis, and ideology: A case study of science and the public interest

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The politicization of science is not a new phenomenon, but the disputes surrounding global climate change have been particularly subject to ideological positioning. The work conducted by researchers on the description of, and possible causes for, climate change is reflected in the formal record of scientific discourse. The political and ideological claims about climate change are themselves reflected in the governmental and popular records. With regard to the particular work by Michael Mann and his colleagues, the three records (scientific, governmental, and popular) collide. Close examination of the totality of the record demonstrates the background, nature, and bases of claims made on all sides. The examination further demonstrates that the governmental and popular records are informed not by scientific research and communication but by ideological stances.

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  • John M. Budd, 2007. "Information, analysis, and ideology: A case study of science and the public interest," Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, Association for Information Science & Technology, vol. 58(14), pages 2366-2371, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:jamist:v:58:y:2007:i:14:p:2366-2371
    DOI: 10.1002/asi.20703
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