We studied junk science through the "closed" case of the Alar controversy and the "open" case of global warming. To do this, we performed an instrumental case study using Alar and conducted semistandardized elite interviews with global warming interest groups. We formulate a theoretical model of junk science, and use the results of the interviews to suggest tactics for the Union of Concerned Scientists to better deal with junk science.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Kennedy, Jon Christopher
• Kennerly, William W.

Subject

• Community
• Learning

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 99D281I

Keyword

• Science--Study and teaching
• Climatic changes

Advisor

• Pierson, Stephen W.

Year

• 1999

Sponsor

• Union of Concerned Scientists

Date created

• 1999-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright