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From mad cows to herd immunity: the moral and political pitfalls of scientific uncertainty in epidemiological crises
Modern governments have tended to rely heavily on a ‘follow the science’ response to epidemiological threats. However, epidemics are moments of both scientific uncertainty and social crisis. This poses challenges for determining fair and effective policies. Using historical examples, Adam Wright show how scientific advice is often narrowly defined and indeterminate during epidemics and why…
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The British Welfare Citizen: Past, Present and Future
What should the rights and balancing duties of the modern welfare citizen be? Steven King looks at the longer history of welfare policy and how it may inform current debates on the matter.
Lessons From the Past for Policy Futures