A framework for analyzing dialogues over the acceptability of controversial technologies

Science Technology and Human Values

Volumn 27, Issue 1, 2002, Pages 134-159

  Wolfe, Amy K ^a   Bjornstad, David J ^a   Russell, Milton ^b   Kerchner, Nichole D ^b  

^a OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE   (United States)

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EID: 0036108703     PISSN: 01622439     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/016224390202700106     Document Type: Article

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