16. Government, Researchers, and Activists: The Critical Public Policy Interface

  1. Prof. Dr. H.-J. Rehm2,
  2. Dr. G. Reed3
  1. Susanne L. Huttner

Published Online: 11 APR 2008

DOI: 10.1002/9783527620975.ch16

Book Title

Biotechnology: Legal, Economic and Ethical Dimensions, Volume 12, Second Edition

Biotechnology: Legal, Economic and Ethical Dimensions, Volume 12, Second Edition

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How to Cite

Huttner, S. L. (2008) Government, Researchers, and Activists: The Critical Public Policy Interface, in Biotechnology: Legal, Economic and Ethical Dimensions, Volume 12, Second Edition (eds H.-J. Rehm and G. Reed), Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH, Weinheim, Germany. doi: 10.1002/9783527620975.ch16

Editor Information

  1. 2

    Institut für Mikrobiologie, Universität Münster, Corrensstraße 3, D-48149 Münster

  2. 3

    2131 N. Summit Ave., Apartment #304, Milwaukee, WI 53202-1347, USA

Author Information

  1. Los Angeles, CA 90024–1570, USA

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 11 APR 2008
  2. Published Print: 23 FEB 1995

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9783527283224

Online ISBN: 9783527620975

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Keywords:

  • phisticated science;
  • regulatory policies;
  • biotechnology;
  • tumultuous policy history;
  • environmentalist groups

Summary

The prelims comprise:

  • Policy-Making at the Nexus of Converging Interests

  • Biotechnology Development and Government

  • Balance of Power

  • The Science Connection - A Paradox in Policy-Making

  • Somersaulting Science Advice

  • Is the Public Really Demanding Governmental Intervention?

  • Sources of Debate

  • Historical Echoes

  • Values, Emotions, and Information

  • Who is Representing the American Public?

  • Biotechnology Policy as Public Relations

  • Approaching a Fourth Criterion: An International Perspective

  • Conclusion: A Call for a New Paradigm

  • References

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