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Risk and the Public Acceptance of New Technologies

Risk and the Public Acceptance of New Technologies

Description

This edited volume brings together leading social scientists who address recent evidence and debates about public engagement and trust in experts. The chapters consider different methods of public consultation for a variety of new technologies, including genetically modified foods, mobile telecommunications, nanotechnology, and hydrogen energy.

Keywords

TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS

2007Book

Author(s)Rob Flynn, Paul Bellaby

PublisherPalgrave Macmillan

ISBN9780230517059

LanguageEnglish

SpringerLink Book

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