Rethinking the BSE Crisis

A Study of Scientific Reasoning Under Uncertainty

Autori

• Louise Cummings

Parametri

• 242 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Filosofia
• Salute & Medicina
• Teoria e storia della scienza

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Focusing on the BSE epidemic in the UK, this book examines the role of scientific reasoning in public health crises. It advocates for a deeper integration of philosophical perspectives within public health science, using the BSE case as a key example. The study highlights how philosophical insights can enhance understanding and response to health emergencies, providing a unique lens on the intersection of science and public policy.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2010

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