Social Values and the Governance of Science

In recognition of the tensions between science and society, and as research increasingly enters value-laden areas, proposals have been made for scientists to engage with other communities on the ethical, legal, and social implications of science and technology and for the "public voice" to...

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Published inScience (American Association for the Advancement of Science) Vol. 310; no. 5756; pp. 1908 - 1909
Main Authors Gaskell, George, Einsiedel, Edna, Hallman, William, Priest, Susanna Hornig, Jackson, Jonathan, Olsthoorn, Johannus
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington American Association for the Advancement of Science 23.12.2005
The American Association for the Advancement of Science
Subjects
Analysis
Biotechnology
Cell research
Citizen Participation
Company business management
Computers
Cultural values
Cytological research
Elitism
Ethics
Evidence
Genetically modified foods
Governance
Information technology
Management
Morality
Nanotechnology
Policy Forum
Public opinion
Public opinion surveys
Science and Society
Science and state
Science policy
Social impact
Stem cells
Surveys
Technological change
Technology
Transgenic plants
Canada
United States
Europe
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Summary:In recognition of the tensions between science and society, and as research increasingly enters value-laden areas, proposals have been made for scientists to engage with other communities on the ethical, legal, and social implications of science and technology and for the "public voice" to be brought into the formative stages of decision-making. Gaskell et al investigate how positions on science policy relate to people's opinions about the utility and regulation of technological innovation.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.1119444