GM Debate

<p>This book tells the story of an unprecedented experiment in public participation: the government-sponsored debate on the possible commercialization of ‘GM’ crops in the UK. Giving a unique and systematic account of the debate process this revealing volume sets it within its political and intellectual contexts and examines the practical implications for future public engagement initiatives.</p><p>The authors an experienced team of researchers produce a conceptually-informed and empirically-based evaluation of the debate drawing upon detailed observation of both public and behind-the-scenes aspects of the process the views of participants in debate events a major MORI-administered survey of public views and details of media coverage. </p><p>With innovative methodological work on the evaluation of public engagement and deliberative processes the authors analyze the design implementation and effectiveness of the debate process and provide a critique of its official findings. </p><p>The book will undoubtedly be of interest to a wide readership and will be an invaluable resource for researchers policy-makers and students concerned with cross-disciplinary aspects of risk decision-making public engagement and governance of technology.</p>