This book challenges the role of scientists in policy making and the idea of deliberative democracy. The author argues that awareness must increase among both politicians and the citizens who elect them. We must revitalise the decision-making processes in representative democracy. The book proposes new institutional structures.
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This book challenges the role of scientists in policy making and the idea of deliberative democracy. The author argues that awareness must increase among both politicians and the citizens who elect them. We must revitalise the decision-making processes in representative democracy. The book proposes new institutional structures.
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Introduction The Democratic Challenge Science has lost its Ethos Values, Emotions, Interests and Rationality Radioactive Waste Management Risk Assessment and Risk Management Biotechnology and Nanotechnologies Global Warming Examples from other Areas Lessons Learned Insight into Democratic Theory - and the Awareness Principle Awareness and Transparency Public Involvement The Democratic Paradox The Public Sphere - Mass Media and Journalism Setting the Values First - Towards a New Paradigm Principles for New Arenas Institutional Anchoring Final Remarks
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ISBN
9781349359837
Publisert
2008-01-01
Utgiver
Vendor
Palgrave Macmillan
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Aldersnivå
Research, P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
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