Technical Disputes
Why Experts Disagree
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4840873 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mark E Rushefsky (Binghamton University, corresponding author), Mark Rushefsky |
| Year | 1982 |
| Volume | 1 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 676-685 |
| Publication date | 1982-05-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Review of Policy Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1541-132X • E-ISSN: 1541-1338 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1541-1338.1982.tb00492.x |
| OpenAlex | W2047383657 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 11 |
Disputes among scientists provide policymakers with rationalization for any course of action. These disputes are marked by divergent views of the risks involved in the development of specific technologies. This paper argues that such disagreements are epistemological in nature, which means that "technical" disputes cannot be resolved through mechanisms such as the science court. The case of the herbicide 2, 4, 5-T illustrates the argument
Economics · Epistemology · Law and economics · Political science · Positive economics · Sociology · Genetically Modified Organisms Research · Intellectual Property and Patents · Law · Philosophy
| Unique citing works | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,05 |
| Citation span | 1985 - 1987 (3) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |