[DOWNLOAD] "Self-Governance in Science" by Stephen M. Maurer * Book PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: Self-Governance in Science
- Author : Stephen M. Maurer
- Release Date : January 25, 2017
- Genre: Public Administration,Books,Politics & Current Events,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 5773 KB
Description
Commercial and academic communities use private rules to regulate everything from labor conditions to biological weapons. This self-governance is vital in the twenty-first century, where private science and technology networks cross so many borders that traditional regulation and treaty solutions are often impractical. Self-Governance in Science analyzes the history of private regulation, identifies the specific market factors that make private standards stable and enforceable, explains what governments can do to encourage responsible self-regulation, and asks when private power might be legitimate. Unlike previous books which stress sociology or political science perspectives, Maurer emphasizes the economic roots of private power to deliver a coherent and comprehensive account of recent scholarship. Individual chapters present a detailed history of past self-government initiatives, describe the economics and politics of private power, and extract detailed lessons for law, legitimacy theory, and public policy.