Download or read book Risk and the Public Acceptance of New Technologies written by Rob Flynn and published by Palgrave MacMillan. This book was released on 2007-08-22 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scientific and technological innovation continues at a rapid pace, but the public is increasingly aware of possible risks and demanding greater involvement in decisions about new technologies. This edited volume brings together leading social scientists who address recent evidence and debates about public engagement and trust in experts. The chapters consider different methods of public consultation and 'deliberation' in relation to a variety of new technologies, including genetically modified foods, mobile telecommunications, nanotechnology, and hydrogen energy.