Bending Science

How Special Interests Corrupt Public Health Research

Thomas McGarity

Wendy Wagner

1. Introduction

2. Why Bend Science?
The Players, the Setting, and the Consequences

3. Where Are the Scientists?
Distorting Science without Oversight or Penalty

4. Shaping Science
The Art of Creating Research to Fit One's Needs

5. Hiding Science
The Art of Concealing Unwelcome Information

6. Attacking Science
The Art of Turning Reliable Research into "Junk"

7. Harassing Scientists
The Art of Bullying Scientists Who Produce Damaging Research

8. Packaging Science
The Art of Assembling an Expert Group to Advance a Favored Outcome

9. Spinning Science
The Art of Manipulating Public Perceptions about Credible Science

10. Restoring Science
Forcing Bent Science Out into the Open

11. Reforming Science Oversight
Instituting More Vigorous Oversight Processes to Ensure the Integrity of Science in Policy-Making

12. Final Thoughts
A Broader Perspective on the Problem and the Prospects for Change

Notes

Index