Discuss the Political and Social Pressures on Science and Scientists

question 22

Essay

Discuss the political and social pressures on science and scientists to find results compatible with particular viewpoints. Give examples.

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Definitions:

Chemical Structure

The arrangement of atoms in a chemical substance and the chemical bonds that hold those atoms together, determining the substance's properties.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which the sensitivity to a stimulus declines if the stimulus is presented for an extended period of time.

Stimulus

Any event or situation that evokes a response from an organism.

Sensory Apparatus

The complex of sensory organs and parts an organism uses to detect changes in its environment.