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Science and Technology Governance and Ethics : A Global Perspective from Europe, India and China.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Ladikas, Miltos.
Other Authors:	Chaturvedi, Sachin., Zhao, Yandong., Stemerding, Dirk.
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Cham : Springer International Publishing AG, 2015.
Edition:	1st ed.
Subjects:	Electronic books.
Online Access:	Click to View

Table of Contents:

Intro
Foreword
Contents
1 Introduction: Embedding Ethics in Science and Technology Policy-A Global Perspective
1.1 Introduction
1.2 The Project's View of Ethics
1.3 The Incorporation of Ethics in Science and Technology Policy
1.4 Structure of the Book
References
2 Institutionalizing Ethical Debates in Science, Technology and Innovation Policy: A Comparison of Europe, India and China
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Science and Technology for Innovation
2.2.1 Developing Innovative Solutions with Science and Technology
2.2.2 'Ethics Debates': Discussing the Societal Impact of Science, Technology and Innovation Policies
2.2.3 An Amalgam of Institutionalizations
2.3 Ethical Governance
2.3.1 Academic Integrity
2.3.2 Research on Human Subjects
2.3.3 Protecting Research Animals
2.3.4 Conclusion
2.4 Ethical Deliberation: Explicating Ethical Issues in Science, Technology and Innovation Developments
2.4.1 Ethics Advisory Committees
2.4.2 Ethics in Agenda Setting in Science, Technology and Innovation
2.4.3 Conclusion
2.5 Ethical Reflection
2.6 Conclusion
2.7 Background Material
References
3 Public Perceptions of Science and Technology in Europe, China and India
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Interest and Knowledge Regarding Science and Technology
3.3 The Image of Science and Technology
3.3.1 Science and Technology Can Sort Out Any Problem
3.3.2 Science and Technology Will Ensure that the Planet Does Not Run Out of Resources
3.3.3 Science and Technology Will Create More Opportunities for Future Generations
3.3.4 Science and Technology Will Make Our Lives Healthier, Easier and More Comfortable
3.4 Fear of Scientists
3.5 Between Science and Faith
3.6 Balancing Risks and Benefits
3.7 Conclusion
References.
4 Public Engagement in the Governance of Science and Technology
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Public Engagement in Europe
4.2.1 PTA Practices in the Governance of Genetically Modified Foods in Europe
4.2.2 Conclusions
4.3 Public Engagement in China
4.4 Public Engagement in India
4.5 Discussion and Conclusion
References
5 Science and Technology Governance and European Values
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Fundamental European Values
5.3 European Enlightenment
5.4 European Fundamental Values
5.4.1 Justice
5.4.2 Solidarity
5.4.3 Equality
5.4.4 Dignity
5.4.5 Citizens' Rights
5.4.6 Freedoms
5.4.7 Sustainability
5.5 Case Study: Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis in Europe
5.5.1 Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
5.5.2 PGD in the United Kingdom
5.5.3 PGD in the Netherlands
5.5.4 PGD in Germany
5.5.5 Comparing PGD Dispensations in Europe
5.6 Conclusion
References
6 The Values Demonstrated in the Constitution of the People's Republic of China
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Major Sources and Elements of the Value System in Modern China
6.2.1 The Traditional Values of China
6.2.2 Western Values Imported Since 1840
6.2.3 New Values Grown in Contemporary Chinese Society
6.3 The Basis of Values in the Chinese Constitution
6.4 The Key Values in the Chinese Constitution
6.4.1 Progress
6.4.2 Affluence
6.4.3 Peace and Safety
6.4.4 Harmony
6.5 Conclusion
References
7 Science and Technology for Socio-economic Development and Quest for Inclusive Growth: Emerging Evidence from India
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Science and Technology Policy in India
7.3 Science and Technology Policy Discourses in India
7.4 Ethics in Science and Technology Policy in India
7.5 Conclusion
References
8 A Comparative Framework for Studying Global Ethics in Science and Technology.
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Nature of the Five Science and Technology Discourses
8.3 Definitions of the Science and Technology Discourses
8.3.1 Innovation Discourse
8.3.2 Risk Discourse
8.3.3 Power and Control Discourse
8.3.4 Discourse of Reflective Ethics
8.3.5 Discourse of Lay Morality
8.4 Comparative Analysis of Science and Technology Discourses
8.4.1 Findings from the Case Studies
8.4.1.1 New Food Technologies in the Three Regions
8.4.1.2 Nanotechnology in the Three Regions
8.4.1.3 Synthetic Biology in the Three Regions
8.5 Conclusion: Governance Implications of GEST's Comparative Analysis
References
9 New Food Technologies in Europe, India and China
9.1 Historical Developments in Food and Agriculture
9.2 The European Case
9.2.1 Justice and Equality
9.2.2 Sustainability
9.2.3 Freedoms and Rights
9.2.4 Ethics and Public Perceptions
9.3 The Indian Case
9.4 The Chinese Case: Genetically Modified Foods in China
9.5 Conclusions from the Three Regions Analysis
9.5.1 Regional Commonalities
References
10 Discourses on Nanotechnology in Europe, China and India
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Discourses on Innovation, Risk, and Power and Control
10.2.1 Innovation
10.2.1.1 European Union
10.2.1.2 China
10.2.1.3 India
10.2.2 Risk
10.2.2.1 European Union
10.2.2.2 China
10.2.2.3 India
10.2.3 Power and Control
10.2.3.1 European Union
10.2.3.2 China
10.2.3.3 India
10.3 Crosscutting Spheres of Lay Morality and Reflective Ethics
10.3.1 European Union
10.3.2 China
10.3.3 India
10.4 Conclusion: Governance, Discourses and Values
References
11 Discourses on Synthetic Biology in Europe, India and China
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Understanding Synthetic Biology
11.2.1 Framing of Synthetic Biology as an Emerging and Converging Technology.
11.3 The Development of Synthetic Biology in the Three Regions: The State of the Art
11.4 Comparing Discourses on Synthetic Biology in the Three Regions
11.4.1 Discourses on Innovation
11.4.2 Discourses on Risk
11.4.3 Discourses on Power and Control
11.4.4 Synthetic Biology and Lay Morality
11.4.5 Synthetic Biology and Reflective Ethics
11.5 Conclusion and Discussion: Governance Challenges
References
12 Conclusions: Incorporating Ethics into Science and Technology Policy
12.1 State of the Art of Debates in the Three Regions
12.2 Mainstreaming Socio-ethical Analysis in the Three Regions
12.3 Food Technologies in the Three Regions
12.4 Nanotechnology in the Three Regions
12.5 Synthetic Biology in the Three Regions
12.6 Conclusion.

Science and Technology Governance and Ethics : A Global Perspective from Europe, India and China.

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