Presentation
What is “Responsible Advocacy” in Science? Good Advice.
Between scientists & citizens: Proceedings of a conference at Iowa State University, June 1-2, 2012
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Disciplines
Publication Version
Published Version
Publication Date
1-1-2012
Conference Title
GPSSA Conference 1: Between Scientists & Citizens: Assessing Expertise In Policy Controversies
Conference Date
June 1–2, 2012
Geolocation
(42.0307812, -93.63191310000002)
Abstract
Debates over scientists’ appropriate contributions to policy-making are prominent in a variety of natural resources fields. The issue is often presented as one of “responsible advocacy.” But this framing locks us into a paradox: Scientists who advocate aim to be effective in the policy arena, but by advocating lose their credibility. In this preliminary review of the issue, I argue that we can avoid the paradox by acknowledging a wider range of speech acts structuring scientists’ obligations in the policy process. Scientists can advocate–but they can also report, give their assessments, make recommendations, and especially, offer good advice.
Copyright Owner
The authors
Copyright Date
2012
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Citation Information
Jean Goodwin. "What is “Responsible Advocacy” in Science? Good Advice." Ames, IA, United StatesBetween scientists & citizens: Proceedings of a conference at Iowa State University, June 1-2, 2012 (2012) p. 151 - 161 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jeangoodwin/31/
This proceeding is from Between scientists & citizens: Proceedings of a conference at Iowa State University, June 1-2, 2012 (pp. 151-161). Ames, IA: Great Plains Society for the Study of Argumentation. Posted with permission.