Is Political Science Relevant? Ask an Expert Witness
Working as an expert witness is one of the most direct ways for a political scientist to affect actual policy. However, the worlds of academia and litigation are vastly different environments, with different norms, goals, and rules. I explore some of these differences, as well as the implications fo...
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