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Scientific and technological innovation continues at a rapid pace, but the public is increasingly aware of possible risks and demanding greater involvement in d

This edited volume brings together leading social scientists who address recent evidence and debates about public engagement and trust in experts. The chapters

This book addresses new technologies being considered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for screening airport passengers for concealed weapons and ex

The benefits of modern technology often involve health, safety and environmental risks that produce public suspicion of technologies and aversion to certain pro

Classes of socio-technical hazards allow a characterization of the risk in technology innovation and clarify the mechanisms underpinning emergent technological