Considering the concept of procedural justice for public policy-and decision-making in science and technology

Joss, S. and Borwnlea, A. (1999) Considering the concept of procedural justice for public policy-and decision-making in science and technology. Science and Public Policy, 26(5), pp. 321-330. (doi: 10.3152/147154399781782347)

Abstract

The concept of procedural justice could act as a rich and useful source of theoretical inspiration and practical experience in science and technology public policy- and decision-making. Its understanding of the functional relationship between policy and decision processes, their social environments and their outcomes, its interest in the fairness aspect of procedures and its wide range of applications could add a refreshing new perspective on traditional ways of thinking in a field which has long been dominated by ‘technocratic’ discourse. It must take into account that scientific and technological issues are varied and complex, and its application would require the careful, contextual consideration of the scientific-technological issues at stake.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Joss, Professor Simon
• Authors: Joss, S., and Borwnlea, A.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Urban Studies
• Journal Name: Science and Public Policy
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• ISSN: 0302-3427
• ISSN (Online): 1471-5430