Public understandings of biotechnology in New Zealand : nature, clean green image and spirituality
Public understandings of biotechnology in New Zealand : nature, clean green image and spirituality
Coyle, Fiona J. ; Maslin, Crystal L. ; Fairweather, John R. ; Hunt, Lesley M.
Coyle, Fiona J.
Maslin, Crystal L.
Fairweather, John R.
Hunt, Lesley M.
Date
2003-10
Type
Monograph
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ANZSRC::0601 Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Abstract
This programme was granted funding in response to a demand for additional information on
public perceptions of the risks of biotechnology. The Foundaton for Research, Science and
Technology identified the need for research into the key socio-economic impacts of
biotechnology. More specifically, the Foundation recognized how important it was to
identify the relevant factors in determining the public perceptions of technological risk.
These factors are associated with the full range of biotechnologies including medical,
environmental and food applications. The public perception of technological risk is of critical
importance in the future development of biotechnology in New Zealand. Consequently, there
is a need for tools to assist in the analysis of perceived technological risk.