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Ziman's valuable contribution to the literature of science policy and the politics of science analyzes the record of scientists' human rights in the 35 countries that signed the Helsinki Accords in 1975. The work is also an enlightening treatise on the interrelationships of science and human rights, with chapters on the importance of scientists' rights to travel, work, assemble, communicate, and express themselves; and chapters on other topics central to the scientific enterprise. Examples are provided, both positive and negative, from the various signatory countries. The study concludes that while sufficient rights exist on paper, they are not sufficiently enforced. The authors have extensive previous involvement in research into law, science, and human rights, as well as some policy-making and administrative experience. The work is well researched with very useful and extensive appendixes that provide a wealth of crucial data. There is also an excellent index, but no bibliography. Scientists in all fields, elites that make science policy, and students of science and politics will find this work stimulating and informative.-P.H. Melanson, Southeastern Massachusetts University
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