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A Changing Climate for ScienceInto the Hinterland

A Changing Climate for Science: Into the Hinterland [Lewis presents new descriptors for scientific practice. By juxtaposing two disparate views of what it is to be a scientist and what it means to apply scientific methods, Lewis questions objectivity as core tenet of science. Lewis contrasts her own reflexive science with a colleague’s deeply held belief that objectivity is essential. Next, Lewis provides a broader discussion of recent climate science controversies, and the role of scientists in policy and decision-making. Lewis argues that the expectations of science are changing and a greater transparency of practice is required in response. Lewis proposes the idea of the hinterland, a new conceptual terrain in which scientists can acknowledge the culture, beliefs and practice of science with greater transparency.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

A Changing Climate for ScienceInto the Hinterland

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Springer International Publishing
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© The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2017
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978-3-319-54264-5
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97 –116
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10.1007/978-3-319-54265-2_6
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[Lewis presents new descriptors for scientific practice. By juxtaposing two disparate views of what it is to be a scientist and what it means to apply scientific methods, Lewis questions objectivity as core tenet of science. Lewis contrasts her own reflexive science with a colleague’s deeply held belief that objectivity is essential. Next, Lewis provides a broader discussion of recent climate science controversies, and the role of scientists in policy and decision-making. Lewis argues that the expectations of science are changing and a greater transparency of practice is required in response. Lewis proposes the idea of the hinterland, a new conceptual terrain in which scientists can acknowledge the culture, beliefs and practice of science with greater transparency.]

Published: Apr 12, 2017

Keywords: Objectivity; Transparency; Post-normal science; Blogging; Conceptual hinterland

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