Product Description

Morrone and Lohner assert that sound science is often misinterpreted, which leads to questionable policy decisions. This provocative look at environmental policymaking shows the importance of correctly interpreting science, and examines the full implications of using science as the major criterion in the decision-making process.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2477252 in Books
• Published on: 2002-06-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 208 pages

Review
“General readers; graduate students through professionals.”–Choice

“[T]hose who feel that industry is burdened by unnecessary regulations will applaud the book and quote it....Sound Science, Junk Policy is a useful book because it doe a good job in articulating the difficulties in translating science into policy. It is well refeenced and the case examples present sufficient scientific and regulatory detail for the reader who seeks more information on this important and controversial topic.”–EHP Online

“I can recommend this book as a useful survey of the tate of science and policy in a broad range of areas of enviornmental health. I can also recommend the case studies as stimulants for each reader to examine the basis of his or her conclusions regarding the best policy in each area. This is a provocative book.”–Journal of Technology Transfer

“Sound Science, Junk Policy is a useful book because it does a good job in articulating the difficulties in translating science into policy. It is well referenced and the case examples present sufficient scientific and regulatory detail for the reader who seeks more information on this important and controversial topic.”–Environmental Health Perspectives, Volume 111, No.2

“An important book that highlights the friction and interplay between science and environmental policy. The book encourages wider use of sound science in environmental policy making. It serves as a good primer for those who are now making environmental policy decisions and for those who may be called upon to make such decisions in the future.”–John Veil Manager, Water Policy Argonne National Laboratory

About the Author
MICHELE MORRONE is Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the nationally accredited environmental health program at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. Prior to her appointment at Ohio University, she worked for the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, first as the Director of the Ohio Comparative Risk Project, then as the Chief of the Office of Environmental Education. She authored and edited the Ohio State of the Environment Report and is recognized as an expert in comparative risk assessment and risk communication.

TIMOTHY W. LOHNER is a senior environmental specialist with American Electric Power, one of the largest utilities in the country. He manages biological studies to evaluate the potential environmental health impacts of power generating and coal mining facilities, conducts health and environmental risk assessments, performs regulatory compliance audits, and participates in the development of environmental regulations. He has served on the Ohio S