This book tells the story of an unprecedented experiment in public
participation: the government-sponsored debate on the possible
commercialization of 'GM' crops in the UK. Giving a unique and
systematic account of the debate process, this revealing volume
sets it within its political and intellectual contexts, and
examines the practical implications for future public engagement
initiatives.
The authors, an experienced team of researchers, produce a
conceptually-informed and empirically-based evaluation of the
debate, drawing upon detailed observation of both public and
behind-the-scenes aspects of the process, the views of participants
in debate events, a major MORI-administered survey of public views,
and details of media coverage.
With innovative methodological work on the evaluation of public
engagement and deliberative processes, the authors analyze the
design, implementation and effectiveness of the debate process, and
provide a critique of its official findings.
The book will undoubtedly be of interest to a wide readership,
and will be an invaluable resource for researchers, policy-makers
and students concerned with cross-disciplinary aspects of risk,
decision-making, public engagement, and governance of
technology.
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