Citizen participation in science policy

Author(s)

• Petersen, James C.

Bibliographic Information

Citizen participation in science policy

edited by James C. Petersen

University of Massachusetts Press, 1984

Note

Includes bibliographies and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

The first book-length analysis of citizen participation in the formulation of scientific and technical policy. Twelve essays and case studies examine important examples of citizen activism, place them within the context of larger participatory movements, explore the variety of forms citizen participation may take, and consider new alternatives for public involvement. Special attention is given to public health policy and nuclear power development. Additional contributors are: Jayanta Bandyopadhyay, Barry Checkoway, Daryl Chubin, Diana Dutton, Rachelle Hollander, John P. Hunt, Neil H. Katz, Sheldon Krimsky, Jane Kronick, Dorothy Nelkin, Alan Porter, Frederick A. Rossini, Randy Rydell, and Vandana Shiva.

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Details

• NCID: BA78549106
• ISBN:
  • 0870234331
• LCCN: 84000246
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Amherst
• Pages/Volumes: 241 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : Q127.U6
  • DC19 : 361.2/5
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Science and state -- United States -- Citizen participation
  • LCSH : Technology and state -- United States -- Citizen participation