"Choosing a Future: Why Science Matters",this week's U.S. Election special issue of Nature magazine, begins with a look at what's at stake in this campaign and beyond for science. A. Witze asks how the candidates have developed their stances on science overtime, who is advising them, and where they might take the country (page 442). The parties stances on science and technology matters are summarized (page 446)--Obama answers questions but McCain declined. Another article ponders the prospects of key science agencies such as NASA, EPA, and NIH, under a McCain or Obama administration (page 451). David Goldstone adds a personal viewpoint from Washington, D.C. (Party at One p. 453). See also the introductory editorial (page 431), advice to a potential president on what books to read (Books & Art p. 464) and the expanded on-line-election special on www.nature.com/uselection. Listen also to the series of election podcasts on www.nature.com/nature/podcast. There is also an issue in the Goodwin Library.
Source: Nature U.S. Election Special September 25 2008
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