Framing the public: the policy process around xenotransplantation in Latvia and Sweden 1970-2004

A crucial debate is under way concerning the public's participation in biotechnology decision-making processes. This study, concerning the policy process around xenotransplantation (XTP) in Latvia and Sweden in the period 1970-2004, focuses on how scientific experts and politicians view the pub...

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Published in:Science & public policy 2011-10, Vol.38 (8), p.629-637
Main Authors: Hansson, Kristofer, Lundin, Susanne, Kaleja, Jekaterina, Putnina, Aivita, Idvall, Markus
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biotechnology
Citizen participation
Decision-making
Latvia
Public policy
Science policy
Scientists
Sweden
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Summary:A crucial debate is under way concerning the public's participation in biotechnology decision-making processes. This study, concerning the policy process around xenotransplantation (XTP) in Latvia and Sweden in the period 1970-2004, focuses on how scientific experts and politicians view the public and the public's participation in the process of developing policy regarding XTP. Drawing on interviews with actors involved in XTP in each country, we analyse and explain the inclusion and exclusion of publics in policy decision-making processes. In particular, we highlight the significance of the role of scientists and politicians in generating discourses which exclude the public from participation in policy decision-making. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:0302-3427
DOI:10.3152/030234211X1311154.6663458