Public perception of nanotechnology

Regula Valérie Burri; Sergio Bellucci

doi:10.1007/s11051-007-9286-7

Public perception of nanotechnology

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Abstract

While several studies on the public opinion of nanotechnology have pointed to a rather enthusiastic U.S. public, the public uptake of nanotechnology in Europe is more contained. The results of the Swiss publifocus on nanotechnology reveal a pragmatic attitude of citizens toward the emerging technologies, thus confirming what has been identified as a "balanced approach" in the NanoJury UK.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	387-391
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Nanoparticle Research
Volume	10
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s11051-007-9286-7
Publication status	Published - Mar 2008
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Citizens
Focus groups
Nanoscience
Nanotechnology
Public attitudes
Societal implications
Upstream engagement

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