policy sciences

"Does science have a place when it comes to making public policy? The answer might not be as simple as . . . people think. Ideally, scientists discover facts, and those facts inform policy. But policy undermines the open-ended nature of scientific inquiry, and scientists end up representing an agenda rather than presenting objective truths to be used to make decisions that impact the public. Through a variety of perspectives, this volume explores who wins and who loses when science and politics mix"--Provided by publisher.

Collects forty-four reports that provide background information on issues that were in the news between January and December of 2014, covering such topics as media violence, school discipline, home schooling, and more.

Collects forty-four reports that provide background information on issues that were in the news between January and December of 2013, covering such topics as gay marriage, climate change, border security, and domestic violence.

Collects forty-four reports that provide background information on issues that were in the news between January and December of 2012, covering such topics as alcohol abuse, Internet regulation, and treating ADHD.

Examines the history of the arms race,and its challenges to U.S. foreign policy.

Collects forty-four reports that provide background information on issues that were in the news between January and December of 2011, covering such topics as the aging population, future of libraries, nuclear power, school reform, and other topics.

Collects forty-four reports that provide background information on issues that were in the news between January and December of 2008, covering such topics as affirmative action, cyberbullying, gay marriage, national debt, and the regulation of credit cards.

Collects the forty-four 2003 issues of the "CQ Researcher," each of which presents an overview of a controversial topic such as medical malpractice, media ownership, gay marriage, or aid for Africa, providing historical context, opposing viewpoints on key questions, information on the current situation and outlook, a chronology, and annotated bibliographies.