Thesis
Controlling controversial science: biotechnology policy in Britain and the United States (1984-2004)
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This thesis addresses the puzzle of variation in first-generation regulatory policies for controversial science and technology, as demonstrated in the cases of agricultural genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and human embryonic stem cell research in the United Kingdom and the United States. Why did policy outcomes vary in each technology case? This study answers this question by placing greater emphasis on institutional factors.
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- Publication date:
- 2013
- Type of award:
- DPhil
- Level of award:
- Doctoral
- Awarding institution:
- University of Oxford
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- Language:
- English
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- Local pid:
- ora:7423
- Deposit date:
- 2013-10-08
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- Copyright holder:
- McManigal, B
- Copyright date:
- 2013
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