Mechanisms and Practices for the Assessment of the Social and Cultural Implications of Science and Technology

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As part of the review being conducted by Industry Canada on science and technology, this paper deals with the mechanisms and practices for the assessment of the social and cultural implications of technology. It examines the range and suitability of Canadian mechanisms and practices for assessing current and emerging social and cultural issues raised by science and the new technologies. It reaches the conclusion that, notwithstanding the vast resources applied to science and technology and their social and cultural implications. The paper provides a discussion of what might be required to change the situation.

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Contents

CONCLUDING REMARKS
27
APPENDIX 2
61
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS PROGRAM
110

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