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OverviewThe National Research Council's Roundtable on Public Interfaces of the Life Sciences held a 2-day workshop on January 15-16, 2015, in Washington, DC to explore the public interfaces between scientists and citizens in the context of genetically engineered (GE) organisms. The workshop presentations and discussions dealt with perspectives on scientific engagement in a world where science is interpreted through a variety of lenses, including cultural values and political dispositions, and with strategies based on evidence in social science to improve public conversation about controversial topics in science. The workshop focused on public perceptions and debates about genetically engineered plants and animals, commonly known as genetically modified organisms (GMOs), because the development and application of GMOs are heavily debated among some stakeholders, including scientists. For some applications of GMOs, the societal debate is so contentious that it can be difficult for members of the public, including policy-makers, to make decisions. Thus, although the workshop focused on issues related to public interfaces with the life science that apply to many science policy debates, the discussions are particularly relevant for anyone involved with the GMO debate. Public Engagement on Genetically Modified Organisms: When Science and Citizens Connect summarizes the presentations and discussion of the workshop. Table of Contents Front Matter 1 Introduction and Overview 2 How People Think (about Genetically Modified Organisms) 3 The Science-Information Climate 4 Cultural and Political Contexts 5 How Should Scientists Engage in Conversations about Genetically Modified Organisms? Appendix A-- Workshop Agenda Appendix B-- Workshop Attendees Appendix C-- Biographies of Workshop Speakers, Panelists, Moderators, Case Presenters, and Planning Committee Members Appendix D-- About the Roundtable on Public Interfaces of the Life Sciences Full Product DetailsAuthor: National Research Council , Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education , Board on Science Education , Division on Earth and Life StudiesPublisher: National Academies Press Imprint: National Academies Press Dimensions: Width: 21.60cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 27.90cm Weight: 0.181kg ISBN: 9780309374217ISBN 10: 0309374219 Pages: 59 Publication Date: 07 August 2015 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1 Front Matter; 2 1 Introduction and Overview; 3 2 How People Think (about Genetically Modified Organisms); 4 3 The Science-Information Climate; 5 4 Cultural and Political Contexts; 6 5 How Should Scientists Engage in Conversations about Genetically Modified Organisms?; 7 Appendix A-- Workshop Agenda; 8 Appendix B-- Workshop Attendees; 9 Appendix C-- Biographies of Workshop Speakers, Panelists, Moderators, Case Presenters, and Planning Committee Members; 10 Appendix D-- About the Roundtable on Public Interfaces of the Life SciencesReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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