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Nanotechnology - ethical and social issues : results from New Zealand focus groups

Authors: Cook, Andrew J. ; Fairweather, John R.
Publication Type: Report
Abstract: This report summarizes the findings from a project that that examined public reactions to nanotechnology in New Zealand. The researchers conducted a series of focus groups from June to November of 2005. Findings from these meetings ...
Year: 2005
URL: http://www.lincoln.ac.nz/story_images/1330_RR281_s4140.pdf

Biblio - csep - 07/08/2010 - 14:21

Nanotechnology : views from the general public

Authors: BMRB Social Research
Publication Type: Report
Abstract: The Report presents the findings of the research undertaken by BMRB Social Research on behalf of the Royal Society and the Royal Academy of Engineering Nanotechnology Working Group. This research comprised two elements: a qualitativ...
Year: 2004
URL: http://www.nanotec.org.uk/Market%20Research.pdf#search=%22BMRB%20nanotechnology%22

Biblio - csep - 07/12/2010 - 11:10

Nanotechnology, Synthetic Biology, & Public Opinion

Authors: Hart Research Associates
Publication Type: Report
Abstract: This poll, conducted from September 9-13, 2009, surveyed over a thousand individuals about their attitudes towards the entities in the oversight of new scientific and technological advances, awareness of nanotechnology, and awarenes...
Year: 2009
URL: http://www.nanotechproject.org/publications/archive/8286/

Biblio - csep - 07/15/2010 - 10:12

A report on Canadian and American news media coverage of nanotechnology issues

Authors: Laing, Andrew ; Cormex Research ; Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Project on Emerging Technologies
Publication Type: Report
Abstract: Report examines the news media during the year 2004 in both the United States and Canada in order to provide researchers with an understanding how the news media has covered nanotechnology research and development. The report compar...
Year: 2005
URL: http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CBIQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nanotechproject.org%2Ffile_download%2F25&ei=QxJPTJfJI4aDnger8JSSBw&usg=AFQjCNEMAGE0WMuTjmZ7F_hlfE3m1q59Cg

Biblio - csep - 07/27/2010 - 12:10

Awareness and attitudes towards nanotechnologies - Report Findings: based on a national survey of adults

Authors: Peter D. Hart Research Associates Inc.
Publication Type: Report
Abstract: Research conducted by the Peter D. Hart Research Associates Inc. for the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies in Research findings indicate that while more Americans are now aware of ...
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.nanotechproject.org/78/public-awareness-of-nano-grows-but-majority-unaware

Biblio - csep - 08/04/2010 - 14:52

Awareness of and attitudes toward nanotechnology and federal regulatory agencies: A report of findings based on a national survey among adults

Authors: Peter D. Hart Research Associates, Inc. ; Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies
Publication Type: Report
Abstract: Results of a 2007 survey of 1,014 adults asking about their awareness of and attitudes towards nanotechnology, as well as their opinions about the entities involved in the oversight of new scientific and technological advances. The ...
Year: 2007
URL: http://www.nanotechproject.org/file_download/217

Biblio - csep - 08/04/2010 - 15:03

Publication Type: Report
Year: 9999

Biblio - csep - 08/04/2010 - 17:15

Borgeres holdninger til nanoteknologi : Interviewmode om nanoteknologi (Citizens' attitudes towards nanotechnology)

Authors: Teknologiradet (Danish Board of Technology) ; Ulla Vincentsen ; Pedersen , Rikke
Publication Type: Report
Abstract: This survey of 29 citizens from the Copenhagen area was done as a series of group interviews succeeded by the completion of a questionnaire. The survey found that those interviewed had a positive outlook for the benefits of nanotech...
Year: 2004
URL: http://www.tekno.dk/pdf/projekter/p04_nanoteknologi.pdf

Biblio - csep - 08/09/2010 - 14:22

Public perceptions and communication about nanobiotechnology

Authors: NanoBio-RAISE
Publication Type: Report
Abstract: This briefing paper, put out by NanoBio-RAISE, gives a concise summary of some of the major publications and surveys done about the public perception of nanotechnology in Europe and the United States. It finally summarizes some of t...
Year: 2008
URL: http://files.nanobio-raise.org/Downloads/NanoPublicFINAL.pdf

Biblio - csep - 08/25/2010 - 21:05

Public reactions to nanotechnology in Switzerland

Authors: Rey, Lucienne ; TA-SWISS Center for Technology Assessment
Publication Type: Report
Abstract: Final report from a series of focus groups held by the Swiss Centre for Technology Assessment (TA-SWISS) on public perceptions of nanotechnology entitled Publifocus <>. Participants expressed reservations about the u...
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.ta-swiss.ch/a/nano_pfna/2006_TAP8_Nanotechnologien_e.pdf

Biblio - csep - 08/25/2010 - 20:37

Science and Engineering Indicators - Chapter 7: Science and Technology: Public attitudes and understanding

Authors: National Science Foundation
Publication Type: Report
Abstract: Summary of three major surveys on the public perceptions of nanotechnology. General overview of public awareness of nanotechnology, perceived benefits and risks, and need for government regulation....
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/seind06/

Biblio - Anonymous - 08/25/2010 - 20:08

The Future of Nanotechnology Risk Perceptions: An Experimental Investigation of Two Hypotheses

Authors: Cohen, Geoffrey ; Gastil, John ; Slovic, Paul ; Braman, Donald ; Kahan, Dan M.
Publication Type: Report
Abstract: This paper reports the results of an experiment designed to test competing conjectures about the evolution of public attitudes toward nanotechnology. The rational enlightenment hypothesis holds that members of the public will become...
Year: 2008
URL: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1089230&rec=1&srcabs=1178362

Biblio - csep - 08/25/2010 - 21:14

Small talk : Discussing Nanotechnologies

Authors: Think Lab Ltd. ; Nieman, Adam ; Smallman, Melanie
Publication Type: Report
Abstract: Report from a three-year United Kingdom project that explored the aspirations and concerns of scientists and the public about nanotechnologies, and how these views can be shared with policy-makers. Specifically, it examined how coll...
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.smalltalk.org.uk/page41g.html

Biblio - csep - 08/25/2010 - 20:31

Wahrnehmung der Nanotechnologie in der Bevölkerung : Repräsentativerhebung und morphologisch-psychologische Grundlagenstudie

Authors: Rolf Hertel ; Zimmer, Rene ; German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (Bundesinstitut fur Riskobewertung) ; Gaby-Fleur Bol
Publication Type: Report
Abstract: This study, released by the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, whose title translates as "Public Perceptions About Nanotechnology: Representative survey and basic morphological-psychological Study" found that consumers ar...
Year: 2008
URL: http://www.bfr.bund.de/cm/238/wahrnehmung_der_nanotechnologie_in_der_bevoelkerung.pdf

Biblio - csep - 08/25/2010 - 21:06

Wising up: the public and new technologies

Authors: Macnaghten, Phil ; Centre for the Study of Environmental Change, Lancaster University ; Wynne, Brian ; Grove-White, Robin
Publication Type: Report
Abstract: Report of a study done on public engagement and the political and scientific controversy in the United Kingdom and other European Union member states about genetically modified crops from 1998-2000. The aim of the study was to deriv...
Year: 2000
URL: http://csec.lancs.ac.uk/docs/wising_upmacnaghten.pdf

Biblio - csep - 08/25/2010 - 20:00

Europeans and biotechnology in 2005: Patterns and Trends

Authors: Wagner, Wolfgang ; Stares, Sally ; Schreiner, Camilla ; Revuelta, Gemma ; Mejlgaard, Niels ; Kronberger, Nicole ; Torgersen, Helge ; Jackson, Jonathan ; Hampel, Jurgen ; Fischler, Claude ; Corchero, Christina ; Allum, Nick ; Allansdottir, Agnes ; Gaskell, George
Publication Type: Report
Secondary Title: Eurobarometer
Abstract: Report on European Public Opinion on Biotechnology. The report showed that optimism about nanotechnology in European Public opinion has increased since 2002. The public generally seemed to support the development of nanotechnologies...
Year: 2006
URL: http://www.ec.europa.eu/research/press/2006/pdf/pr1906_eb_64_3_final_report-may2006_en.pdf

Biblio - csep - 08/25/2010 - 19:59

Perception of Nanotechnology in Internet-based Discussions – The risks and opportunities of nanotechnology and nanoproducts: results of an online discourse analysis

Authors: Coenen, Christopher ; Bundesinstitut fur Risikobewertung (BfR) ; Yang, Mundo ; Rolf Hertel ; Trenel, Matthias ; Epp, Astrid ; Gaby-Fleur Bol ; Albrecht, Steffen
Publication Type: Report
Abstract: Presents an analysis of a German language online discussion of nanotechnology in an attempt to identify the perceived risks, opportunities, benefits and expectations associated with this field of research and development. The study ...
Year: 2010
URL: http://www.bfr.bund.de/cm/238/perception_of_nanotechnology_in_internet_based_discussions.pdf

Biblio - csep - 09/16/2010 - 15:25

Het-Grote Nano-Onderzoek : Pubieksonderzoek naar de gevolgen van nanotechnologie

Authors: NanoPodium ; Koppeschaar, Carl ; Hilbrink, Aurora ; van de Wijngaert, Lidwien ; Swierstra, Tsjalling
Publication Type: Report
Abstract: Report from the Dutch Societal Dialogue Nanotechnology project, which surveyed almost 5,000 individuals about their hopes and concerns about the continuing use of nanotechnology. The project asked participants about health and envir...
Year: 2011
URL: http://www.astronet.nl/nanorapport/gno.pdf

Biblio - csep - 01/18/2011 - 16:20

Communicating Nanotechnology : Why, to whom, saying what and how ?

Authors: Bonazzi, Matteo ; von Bose, Herbert ; Tokamanis, Christos ; European Commission, Directorate General for Research
Publication Type: Report
Abstract: This report outlines some of the key considerations one should take into account when communicating about nanotechnologies. It discusses public engagement activities and studies that have taken place in Europe, the current perceptio...
Year: 2010
URL: ftp://ftp.cordis.europa.eu/pub/nanotechnology/docs/communicating-nanotechnology_en.pdf
DOI: 10.2777/51159

Biblio - csep - 04/01/2011 - 11:59

FSA Citizens Forums: Nanotechnology and Food

Authors: BMRB Ltd. ; Food Standards Agency
Publication Type: Report
Secondary Title: Food Standards Agency Citizen Forums
Abstract: This report summarizes consumer's views on the use of nanotechnology in food and packaging. A series of six workshops involving two groups of 10 participants were conducted between November 2010 and February 2011. The report reveale...
Year: 2011
URL: http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/publication/fsacfnanotechnologyfood.pdf

Biblio - csep - 05/02/2011 - 13:27