Engaging nanotechnologies: a case study of 'upstream' public engagement

This paper develops an analysis of the factors likely to shape future public responses to the social and ethical dimensions of emerging nanotechnologies. The research was designed to offer insight into the following: what sorts of issues are likely under current circumstances to shape public attitud...

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Main Author: Phil Macnaghten
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Nacional de Pós-Graduação e Pesquisa em Ambiente e Sociedade (ANPPAS) 2009-06-01
Series:Ambiente & Sociedade
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1414-753X2009000100002