A growing interest in and concern about the adequacy and fairness of modern peer-review practices in publication and funding are apparent across a wide range of scientific disciplines. Although questions about reliability, accountability, reviewer bias, and competence have been raised, there has been very little direct research on these variables.

Throughout, this book questions our accepted definitions and biases, showing the self-reflective nature of scientific activity within society.

Examines the history and inherent flaws of the tests science has used to measure intelligence.