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OverviewTaking insights from the philosophy of science and technology, theories of participatory democracy and Critical Theory, the author tackles and explores how democratic participation in scientific research and technological innovation could be possible, as a deliberative means of improving the rational basis for the development of modern society. Full Product DetailsAuthor: K. RogersPublisher: Palgrave Macmillan Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Edition: 1st ed. 2008 Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9781349356737ISBN 10: 1349356735 Pages: 252 Publication Date: 01 January 2008 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsThe Call for Democratic Participation Substantive Theories of Technology Democratising the Technological Society Participatory Democracy Science and Technology Towards a Rational Society Notes References IndexReviewsAuthor InformationKARL ROGERS studied Physics and Philosophy at Lancaster University, UK. He received his PhD in the Philosophy of Science from the University of Bath, UK. He is a Research Fellow in Science Studies at Bath University and is the Co-founder of the John Dewey Center for Democracy and Education, Minneapolis. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |