Title
Hidden differences — Biotechnology in food and agriculture
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-2002
Publication Title
Public Perspective
Publisher
Roper Center for Public Opinion Research
Volume
13
Issue
3
Abstract
Few Americans are neutral in their views on biotechnology. Surveys have shown that majorities consistently favor the use of genetic engineering in agriculture and food production. Support is even stronger for many medical applications. But a large proportion—as much as one third— is not convinced these technologies are benign.
Keywords
Agricultural biotechnology – Public opinion; Biotechnology – Public opinion; Communication in science; Medical technology – Public opinion; Science news
Disciplines
Communication | Science and Technology Studies
Language
English
Permissions
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Repository Citation
Priest, S. H.
(2002).
Hidden differences — Biotechnology in food and agriculture.
Public Perspective, 13(3),
Roper Center for Public Opinion Research.
https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/sea_fac_articles/184