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The broad challenge of public engagement in science: commentary on: "Constitutional moments in governing science and technology"

Rinie van Est. Sci Eng Ethics. 2011 Dec.

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Timely public engagement in science presents a broad challenge. It includes more than research into the ethical, legal and social dimensions of science and state-initiated citizen's participation. Introducing a public perspective on science while safeguarding its public value involves a diverse set of actors: natural scientists and engineers, technology assessment institutes, policy makers, social scientists, citizens, interest organisations, artists, and last, but not least, politicians.

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