Rethinking the science-policy nexus: from knowledge utilization and science technology studies to types of boundary arrangements

摘要: The relationship between political judgment and science-based expertise is a troubled one. In the media three cliche images compete. business-as-usual story that, in spite of appearances to contrary, politics safely ‘on top’ experts are still tap’. told by scientists that power-less but inventive scholars only ‘speak truth power’. But there plenty room for more cynical interpretation. It sees scientific advisers as following their own interests, unless better paid other politicians asking advice support legitimize pre-formed decisions. To extent this perspective gains ascendancy, science lose credibility. If we think cliches cloak complex reality, should embark upon quest other, possibly models science/politics nexus. That exactly purpose article. Its claim mutual transgression knowledge utilization strand research policy studies study science, technology society will provide us with sophisticated boundary arrangements. Building Habermas’ well-known distinctions Wittrock’s historical-institutional approach construction property space, eight presented. We try discover conditions under which some these may greater verisimilitude. This allow rethink role policymaking generate model guides policymakers (and perhaps stakeholders well) day-to-day work.