Gene Technology at Stake
Swedish Governmental Commissions on the Border of
Science and Politics
978-3-639-06215-1
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2011-09-02
79.00 €
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Ever since its inception in the early 1970s, gene
technology has engendered societal hopes and
expectations as well as fears and doubts. This book
examines the Swedish political response to these
challenges, seen through the prism of governmental
commissions. The study takes into account the role of
governmental commissions as arenas where science and
politics intersect in Swedish political life, and
illuminates how this type of boundary organisation
impinges on gene technology policy.
The study finds that Swedish gene technology policy
has aspired to be democratic but not ideological,
rational but not technocratic. However, these
distinctions are highly problematic, especially if
rational is equated with expert judgements alone or
if democratic masks the assumption that only one view
can be accurate. The analysis provides insights into
the complexities and inherent tensions of
controversial science and policy-making, relevant for
scientific experts, politicians and the general
public alike. It also adds empirical findings to the
ongoing discussions within STS circles (Science and
Technology Studies) on the role of science in
politics and policy.
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