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Index
Cover
Title
Copyright
Contents
List of Tables
Preface
1 Introduction
Science versus Policy
Motivated Reasoning
Political and Value Orientations
Methods and Approach
Attitudes toward Science and Scientists
Ideology and Value Orientations
Discussion and Book Plan
References
2 Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
Introduction
What Is a GMO?
Ideology, Values, and GMO Beliefs
Analyses
Discussion
References
3 Childhood Vaccinations
Introduction
The Controversy
Vaccine Skeptics
Ideology, Positivism, and Postmaterialism
Analyses
Conclusion
References
4 Climate Change
Introduction
Climate Change Science and Impacts
Direct Impacts of Climate Change
Climate Change and the U.S. Public
Ideology, Positivism, and Postmaterialism
Analyses
Conclusion
References
5 Teen Sex
Introduction
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Plan B—Emergency Contraception
Abstinence-Only Education
Ideology, Positivism, and Postmaterialism
Analyses
Conclusion
References
6 Stem Cell Research
Introduction
History and Politics of ESCs
Stem Cells, Ideology, and Values
Analyses
Conclusion
References
7 Conclusion: What Is to Be Done?
Introduction
The Democracy-versus-Technocracy Quandary
Ideology, Values, Science, and Policy Issues
Science, the Public, and the Policy Process
Summary
References
Index
About the Author
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