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ASCC Ideology Rhetoric and Propaganda Questions
1. Define the following terms as they relate to the reading assignment.
Ideology rhetoric propaganda
2. a) Briefly describe the link between politics and public funding of science.
b) Otto notes “silence by the scientists over the last two generations has contributed to the problems in American policymaking.” Explain this statement. Why is public outreach so important for scientists who want public funding for their research projects?
3. What is the military-industrial complex? How did it contribute to mistrust of science?
4. a) The Fairness Doctrine (Federal Communications) was repealed in 1987. What was the Fairness Doctrine? How did its repeal affect the media and news reporting?
b) Is there a “marketplace of ideas?” What were the assumptions/basis for the “marketplace of ideas?” Did this lead to more accurate, objective reporting as proposed? Explain your answer. (2 points)
5. a) Briefly explain the postmodernist world view. What do they believe, what do they believe about science and objectivity? Why is this a problem?
b) Characterize proponents of the Identity Politics War on Science. Explain who they are, their beliefs/motives/reasons for science opposition, and the methods they use to “oppose/deny” science.
6. Characterize proponents of the Ideological War on Science. Explain who they are, their beliefs/motives/reasons for science opposition, and the methods they use to “oppose/deny” science.
7. Briefly explain two of the factors that allowed religious conservative partisanship to increase in American politics. I Will provided the file of the chapter
