{"product_id":"9783319295275","title":"Science and the Economic Crisis: Impact on Science, Lessons from Science","description":"\u003ch1\u003eScience and the Economic Crisis: Impact on Science, Lessons from Science\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSylos Labini, Francesco\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book not only explores the ways in which the\neconomic crisis and associated austerity policies have adversely impacted the\nphysical and human infrastructure and conduct of scientific research, but also\nconsiders how science can help us to understand the crisis and provide original\nsolutions. Starting with a detailed but accessible analysis of the scientific\nmethod and the nature of scientific prediction, the book proceeds to address\nthe failure to forecast the economic crisis and the origins of the continuing\ninertia in economic policy and theory. Attention is drawn in particular to the\nshortcomings of neoclassical economics in terms of its description of the\neconomic system as being mechanical in nature andcharacterized by equilibrium.\nThis perspective mirrors the limitations and outdated ideas of nineteenth\ncentury physics, which the book contrasts with the insights offered by modern\nphysics. The impact of neoliberal ideologies on scientific research is also\ndiscussed in detail, highlighting their stifling effect on innovation and\ndiversification. In closing, the book emphasizes the need for state\nintervention to guide and support scientific research as the core engine of\neconomic development that will deliver a sustainable future.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2016-03-30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9783319295275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-3-319-29528-2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 171\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer International Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47692861210764,"sku":"9783319295275","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783319295275.jpg?v=1776698961","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9783319295275","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}