Deliberative Public Engagement with Science: An Empirical Investigation

• Main Author: Peter Muhlberger (auth)
• Other Authors: Lisa M. PytlikZillig (auth), Alan J. Tomkins (auth), Myiah J. Hutchens (auth), Frank J. Gonzalez (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Springer Nature 2018
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Psychology
• Subjects: education-oriented communications; cognitive-affective engagement; polarization of public attitudes; science; nanotechnology public policy issues; technology and society; experimental manipulations of deliberative engagement; experimental social science; innovation policy
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This compact open access reference delves beyond popular concepts of educated consumers and an informed public by examining the science behind deliberative engagement. Using data from four longitudinal studies, the authors assess public engagement methods in deliberative discussions of ethical, lega...