Experts in Science and Society

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Kurz-Milcke, Elke (Editor), Gigerenzer, Gerd (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Boston, MA : Springer US, 2004.
• Subjects: Physics.; Science.; Philosophy and science.; Science > Social aspects.; Sociology.; Clinical psychology.; Societal Aspects of Physics.; Science, general.; Sociology, general.; Clinical Psychology.; Philosophy of Science.

In today's complex world, we have come to rely increasingly on those who have expertise in specific areas and can bring their knowledge to bear on crucial social, political and scientific questions. Taking the viewpoint that experts are consulted when there is something important at stake for a...