POLITICAL ALCHEMY.

Source :: Ecologist. Sep2000, Vol. 30 Issue 6, p40. 4p. 5 Color Photographs, 1 Chart, 2 Cartoon or Caricatures.
Publication Year :: 2000
Abstract: Investigates the level of knowledge in science of politicians in Great Britain. Samples of scientific and technological issues which affect the public; Importance for politicians to have fair knowledge in science for them to make sound judgment on policy matters; Reliance of politicians to scientists in making their decisions on issues in which scientific expertise is needed to make sound judgment; Veracity of the results of researches conducted by scientists.