Public deliberation and governance: Engaging with science and technology in contemporary Europe

Rob Hagendijk, Alan Irwin

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Abstract

Whilst public engagement in decisions concerning science and technology is widely extolled, research shows that the application of deliberative democratic theory remains – at least in Europe – highly constrained. Science and technology policy requires closer attention to the wider context of governance and the compatibility of public deliberation with established modes of policy-making.
Original languageEnglish
JournalMinerva
Volume44
Issue number2
Pages (from-to)167-184
ISSN0026-4695
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Public engagement
  • Deliberative democracy
  • Public deliberation
  • Governance mode
  • Stage project

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