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'''Politicization of science''' is the misuse of science to serve a political agenda.

'''Politicization of science''' is the misuse of science to serve a political agenda.

It occurs when interested parties assert a certain fact or principle as true, even when it remains unproven or is even manifestly untrue. It occurs when scientific facts or principles are suppressed because they contradict ideology.

It occurs when interested parties assert as true, claims that are unsubstantiated or even known to be false, or when scientific facts or principles are suppressed because they contradict ideology.

* ... the political process seems to have captured and often corrupted the integrity of the scientific research that is used to formulate policy, and inform policy decisions.<ref> [[Michael Crichton]], [http://www.crichton-official.com/speech-sciencepolicy.html Science Policy in the 21st Century]</ref>

* ... the political process seems to have captured and often corrupted the integrity of the scientific research that is used to formulate policy, and inform policy decisions.<ref> [[Michael Crichton]], [http://www.crichton-official.com/speech-sciencepolicy.html Science Policy in the 21st Century]</ref>

[[category:political Terms]]

[[category:political Terms]]