Science and citizens
globalization and the challenge of engagement
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Author
Contributions
- Leach, Melissa - Contributor
- Scoones, Ian - Contributor
- Wynne, Brian, 1947- - Contributor
Publication
2005 - Zed Books, London, England
Language
English
Word Count
73,750 words, Guess
Page Count
295 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL17151550M
- ISBN-101842775502
- OCLC Control Number56482126
- OCLC Control Number1241540129
- Library of Congress Control Number2004057236
and 2 more
- LibraryThing3442318
- Goodreads2500634
Classifications
- LCCQH333 .S365 2005
Description
Rapid advances and new technologies in the life sciences - such as biotechnologies in health, agricultural and environmental arenas - pose a range of pressing challenges to questions of citizenship. This volume brings together for the first time authors from diverse experiences and analytical traditions, encouraging a conversation between science and technology and development studies around issues of science, citizenship and globalisation. It reflects on the nature of expertise; the framing of knowledge; processes of public engagement; and issues of rights, justice and democracy. A wide varie.
Subjects
Series Statement
- Claiming citizenship: rights, participation and accountability -- v. 2
Other Editions
- Science and citizens
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