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Transparency and Accountability in Science and Politics

The Awareness Principle

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  • © 2008

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Authors:
  1. Kjell Andersson

    1. Karita Research, Sweden

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Table of contents (19 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
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  2. Introduction

    • Kjell Andersson
    Pages 1-5

  3. The Democratic Challenge

    • Kjell Andersson
    Pages 6-9

  4. Science Has Lost Its Ethos

    • Kjell Andersson
    Pages 10-32

  5. Values, Emotions, Interests and Rationality

    • Kjell Andersson
    Pages 33-42

  6. Radioactive Waste Management

    • Kjell Andersson
    Pages 43-64

  7. Risk Assessment and Risk Management

    • Kjell Andersson
    Pages 65-85

  8. Biotechnology and Nanotechnologies

    • Kjell Andersson
    Pages 86-103

  9. Global Warming

    • Kjell Andersson
    Pages 104-108

  10. Examples from Other Areas

    • Kjell Andersson
    Pages 109-118

  11. Lessons Learned

    • Kjell Andersson
    Pages 119-126

  12. Insights into Democratic Theory — and the Awareness Principle

    • Kjell Andersson
    Pages 127-132

  13. Awareness and Transparency

    • Kjell Andersson
    Pages 133-140

  14. Public Involvement

    • Kjell Andersson
    Pages 141-174

  15. The Democratic Paradox

    • Kjell Andersson
    Pages 175-183

  16. The Public Sphere — Mass Media and Journalism

    • Kjell Andersson
    Pages 184-200

  17. Setting the Values First — towards a New Paradigm

    • Kjell Andersson
    Pages 201-204

  18. Principles for New Arenas

    • Kjell Andersson
    Pages 205-207

  19. Institutional Anchoring

    • Kjell Andersson
    Pages 208-217

  20. Final Remarks

    • Kjell Andersson
    Pages 218-220
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About this book

This book challenges the role of scientists in policy making and the idea of deliberative democracy. The author argues that awareness must increase among both politicians and the citizens who elect them. We must revitalise the decision-making processes in representative democracy. The book proposes new institutional structures.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Karita Research, Sweden

    Kjell Andersson

About the author

KJELL ANDERSSON, PhD in theoretical physics, was among the first to understand the need for dialogue and transparency in the Swedish nuclear waste management programme. He has since then been the leader of many projects dealing with public participation and risk communication in energy production, mobile telephone systems and environmental protection. Andersson has recently proposed the establishment of a 'European Transparency Arena' aimed to support political decision-making in controversial issues. He is the Managing Director of Karita Research, where he develops methods to strengthen political and public awareness in areas with a high scientific and technological content.

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