Transparency and Accountability in Science and Politics
Kjell Andersson
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Paperback. This book challenges the role of scientists in policy making and the idea of deliberative democracy. The author argues that awareness must increase among both politicians and the citizens who elect them. We must revitalise the decision-making processes in representative democracy.The bookproposes new institutional structures." Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFD; JPA; JPHV; JPP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
This book challenges the role of scientists in policy making and the idea of deliberative democracy. The author argues that awareness must increase among both politicians and the citizens who elect them. We must revitalise the decision-making processes in representative democracy. The book proposes new institutional structures.
This book challenges the role of scientists in policy making and the idea of deliberative democracy. The author argues that awareness must increase among both politicians and the citizens who elect them. We must revitalise the decision-making processes in representative democracy. The book proposes new institutional structures.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
270
Condition
New
Number of Pages
257
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781349359837
SKU
V9781349359837
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Kjell Andersson
KJELL ANDERSSON, PhD in theoretical physics, was among the first to understand the need for dialogue and transparency in the Swedish nuclear waste management programme. He has since then been the leader of many projects dealing with public participation and risk communication in energy production, mobile telephone systems and environmental protection. Andersson has recently proposed the establishment of a 'European ... Read more
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