The Scanzano lesson
The incident of Scanzano Jonico, in Italy's Basilicata region, has been something more than a lesson for those who handle the relationships between science and society. During November and December 2003 in this small southern Italian town a theory has been proven false. According to this theory...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sissa Medialab
2003-12-01
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| Series: | JCOM: Journal of Science Communication |
| Online Access: | http://jcom.sissa.it/editorial/edit0204.pdf |
| Summary: | The incident of Scanzano Jonico, in Italy's Basilicata region, has been something more than a lesson for those who handle the relationships between science and society. During November and December 2003 in this small southern Italian town a theory has been proven false. According to this theory, in the modern world, the best way to solve the problems put before society by science and technology would be for the experts to discuss them behind closed doors. |
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| ISSN: | 1824-2049 |