Participatory Democracy, Science and Technology
An Exploration in the Philosophy of Science
Published on 1. January 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
IX, 252 pages
978-1-349-35673-7 (ISBN)
Description
Taking 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.
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Edition
1st ed. 2008
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
IX, 252 p.
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
337 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-349-35673-7 (9781349356737)
DOI
10.1057/9780230594142
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K. Rogers
Participatory Democracy, Science and Technology
An Exploration in the Philosophy of Science
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04/2008
Palgrave Macmillan
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Person
KARL 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.
Content
The Call for Democratic Participation Substantive Theories of Technology Democratising the Technological Society Participatory Democracy Science and Technology Towards a Rational Society Notes References Index