The political uses of expert knowledge
Boswell develops a compelling new theory of the role of knowledge in policy, showing how policymakers use research to establish authority in contentious and risky areas of policy. This book will make fascinating reading for those interested in the interface between policymaking, academic research and political legitimacy.
Emigration and immigrationSociology of KnowledgeGovernment policyPolitical planningPolicy sciencesCase studiesResearchKnowledge, sociology ofEuropean union countries, politics and government