Peerless Science
| Author | : Daryl E. Chubin |
| Publisher | : State University of New York Press |
| Total Pages | : 282 |
| Release | : 1990-07-05 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780791499108 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0791499103 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (103 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Peerless Science by : Daryl E. Chubin
Download or read book Peerless Science written by Daryl E. Chubin and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 1990-07-05 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the structure and operation of peer review as a family of quality control mechanisms and looks at the burdens placed on the various forms of peer review. Assuming that peer review is central to the functioning of U.S. science policy, Chubin and Hackett explore the symbolic and practical value of peer review in the making, implementing, and analysis of this policy.
