Public discourse and scientific controversy

    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Priest, Susanna Hornig (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2006
    Published:
    USA
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C27516
    Journal Title:
    Science Communication
    Journal Title Details:
    28(2) : 195-215
    Subject Term:
    attitudes, biotechnology, conflict, ethical issues, food, food safety, information control, public attitudes, religion, research communication, scientific communication, genetic engineering, and mediation
    Notes:
    Analysis reveals some evidence that a spiral of silence developed in public discourse about biotechnology in the U.S. Spiral of science theory argues that fear of social isolation inhibits the expression of opinions perceived to be in a minority.

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