Science, politics and power

Authors

  • Victoria de Andrés
  • Enrique Martínez
  • Jose María Pérez Pomares
  • Manuel Toscano

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24310/enbio.v172i13.17350

Keywords:

Science, Poitics, power

Abstract

Science is, for decades now, a social enterprise. Most of the scientific research in the Western world is no longer in the hands of single individuals who work alone using their own resources, but depends on the coordinated activity of many professionals. Moreover, contemporary science requires sustained funding that provides technological and human support. In our environment, this funding comes mainly from public resources, which in turn requires adequate management of them. However, the fundamental question for some of our fellow citizens remains: what is science for?

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Published

2020-05-05

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How to Cite

Science, politics and power. (2020). Encuentros En La Biología, 13(172), 4-11. https://doi.org/10.24310/enbio.v172i13.17350