Putting Scientists in Their Place: Participatory Research in Environmental and Occupational Health

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dc.contributor.authorMerrifield, Juliet
dc.date.accessioned2024-11-25T05:39:40Z
dc.date.available2024-11-25T05:39:40Z
dc.date.issued0000
dc.descriptionThe study delves into the historical and socio-political factors shaping the production and application of scientific knowledge. It provides insights into how federal and industrial funding priorities influence research directions and outcomes. The paper emphasizes the need for a paradigm shift in how scientific research aligns with community and public health needs, advocating for participatory approaches to democratize knowledge and address environmental and occupational health crises.
dc.description.abstractThis paper explores the tensions between community/workplace activists and the scientific establishment concerning environmental and occupational health hazards, particularly from toxic chemicals. It examines the shifting perceptions of science—from a neutral, problem-solving entity to a contributor to societal challenges. The work highlights the role of participatory research in empowering communities to address health hazards and critiques the traditional paradigms of scientific research influenced by industrial and political interests. Key focus areas include the industrialization of science, the political economy of scientific research, and the intersection of public health activism with scientific knowledge production.
dc.description.sponsorshipEconomics Education Project, Highlander Center
dc.identifier.citationMerrifield, J. (n.d.). Putting Scientists in Their Place: Participatory Research in Environmental and Occupational Health. Highlander Center, Economics Education Project, Working Paper Series #12.
dc.identifier.urihttp://192.9.200.215:4000/handle/123456789/247
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherHighlander Center
dc.relation.ispartofseriesWorking Paper Series #12
dc.subjectParticipatory research
dc.subjectEnvironmental health
dc.subjectOccupational health
dc.subjectToxic chemicals
dc.subjectCommunity activism
dc.subjectWorkplace safety
dc.titlePutting Scientists in Their Place: Participatory Research in Environmental and Occupational Health
dc.typeWorking Paper

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