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- Title
- The 2004 Swinburne National Technology and Society Monitor
- Author(s)
- Australian Centre for Emerging Technologies and Society
- Abstract
- We are living during a time of rapid technological change. Emerging technologies---notably information and life science technologies---have profound social, political, psychological and ethical implications. Public perceptions of emerging technologies are potentially volatile, as demonstrated in the controversies around genetically modified foods and stem cell research. The Swinburne National Technology and Society Monitor (SNTSM) was developed by the Australian Centre for Emerging Technologies and Society (ACETS) at Swinburne University of Technology. It provides an annual ‘snapshot’ of public perceptions regarding new technologies in Australia. The 2004 Monitor is the second edition of the Swinburne National Technology and Society Monitor. The Monitor will provide an opportunity to understand how and why public perceptions change in relation to new technologies. [Introduction]
- Publication type
- Report
- Research centre
- Swinburne University of Technology. Faculty of Life and Social Sciences. Australian Centre for Emerging Technologies and Society
- Source
- Swinburne National Technology and Society Monitor, 2004 survey
- Publication year
- 2004
- Keyword(s)
- Australia; Cloned human embryos; Cloning; Controversial science; Demographics; DNA testing; Embryonic stem cells; Focus groups; Genetic engineering; Genetic modification; GM; Internet; New technologies; Public attitudes; Religion; Reproductive technologies; Social Psychology Research Unit; Society; Stem cell research; Technological change; Trust
- Publisher
- Swinburne University of Technology
- Publisher URL
- http://www.swinburne.edu.au/lss/spru/spru-monitor.html
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2004 Australian Centre for Emerging Technologies and Society.
- Additional information
- The Swinburne National Technology and Society Monitor was made possible through financial support from the Chancellery Strategic Grants Scheme, Swinburne University of Technology. In particular, ACETS acknowledges the support and assistance of the following individuals (in alphabetical order): Dr Julie Mulvany, Deputy Dean, Faculty of Life and Social Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology; Professor Dale Murphy, DVC, Swinburne University of Technology; and Professor Iain Wallace, formerly VC and President, Swinburne University of Technology. Andi Garing from Peak Performers produced the template on which the Monitor is based. The following people provided invaluable support (in alphabetical order): Lisa Bakacs, Allison Clarke, Ami Seabrook, Penny Shields and Janet Wheeler.
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