Chapter 7
Science and Technology: Public Attitudes and Public Understanding
Contents
Highlights
Introduction
Chapter Background
Chapter Organization
Interest in Science and Technology
Interest in Science and Technology Issues
Knowledgeability of Science and Technology Issues
Attentiveness to Science and Technology Issues
Understanding Basic Scientific and Technical Concepts
Understanding Basic Concepts
Understanding Scientific Inquiry
Understanding Environmental Concepts
The Thinning of the Ozone Layer
The Acid Rain Issue
Public Understanding of Environmental Concepts in 20 Countries
Understanding Basic Economic Concepts
Sources of Scientific and Technical Information
General Patterns of Information Acquisition
Use of New Information Technologies
Looking Deeper
Attitudes Toward Science and Technology Policy Issues
Perceptions of Benefits and Risks
Computer Access for the Next Generation
Perceptions of Nuclear Power
Perceptions of Genetic Engineering
Perceptions of Space Exploration
Summary
References
Appendix A Appendix Tables
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