The limits of ‘upstream’ public engagement:citizens’ panels and deliberation over hydrogen energy technologies
The limits of ‘upstream’ public engagement:citizens’ panels and deliberation over hydrogen energy technologies
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“上游”公众参与的局限性:公民小组和对氢能技术的审议
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2009
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Miriam. Ricci
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R. Flynn;P. Bellaby;Miriam. Ricci
1 The limits of ‘upstream public engagement: citizens’ panels and deliberation over hydrogen energy technologies Introduction It is now widely agreed that it is beneficial for experts and policy-makers to involve citizens and consumers in discussion about possible scientific and technological innovations and their associated risks. Public participation in major policy decisions affecting citizens’ lives, and user involvement in the design of consumer products and processes, are seen as a means of obtaining some degree of democratic legitimacy and practical knowledge of end-user preferences. However, there are difficulties in accomplishing ‘upstream’ public engagement, especially where anticipated innovations have potentially profound and transformative consequences for people’s lifestyles. Technological innovation is a