Chapter 11 The Triad of Uncertainty : The Interaction Between Scientists and Politicians

"This chapter sheds light on interaction (samhandling) between scientists and politicians. What happens when the latter gives the former a role in an effort to ensure that society is not exposed to an unforeseen calamity? The chapter has two objectives - one conceptual and one pertaining to the...

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Main Author: Malnes, Raino (auth)
Format: Book Chapter
Published: Oslo Cappelen Damm Akademisk/NOASP (Nordic Open Access Scholarly Publishing) 2018
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