The crisis of scientific expertise in fin de siecle Europe

摘要

Is 'advocacy science' in the process of crossing the Atlantic to Europe? This issue is set in a discussion of how powerful social, economic and technological currents have created a crisis for European scientific expertise. This crisis must be addressed by developing procedures that enhance the quality of scientific expertise and degree of genuine democracy in decision-making. Such developments must build on an improved understanding of existing European structures and practices.