Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractReconsidering the Understanding of Technoscientific KnowledgeCharalambos Tsekeris, Ioannis KaterelosNowadays, science and technology have immediate and powerful social impacts. Therefore, their systematic study is not possible without attention to questions of citizenship and democracy. Building upon this critical discussion, the present paper seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of the changes in the lay and expert understanding of technoscientific knowledge. The presentation and analysis of these changes is mainly … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2008 · 7,815 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractLimits and Opportunities for Autonomous User Organisations in Denmark and SwedenJørgen AnkerThe Nordic welfare states generally support and facilitate the formation of civil society organisations and they provide relatively good opportunities for participation and interest mediation. The Nordic welfare states are also recognised for their efforts to limit social inequality and for seeking to provide acceptable living conditions even for the most vulnerable and excluded groups. This article focuses on the … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2007 · 7,752 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCivil Liberties and Computer MonitoringKevin Curran, Steven McIntyre, Hugo Meenan et al.Civil Liberties-the term used for the fundamental liberties and rights of a country's citizen is the right of free speech, thought and action. This is the fundamental building block of a democratic society. This research essay outlines the current measures western governments are taking to ensure our safety and the associated costs of civil and human rights. …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 1, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2004 · 6,956 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordAutism Worldwide: Prevalence, Perceptions, Acceptance, ActionPatricia B. Kopetz, E. Desmond Lee EndowedThis metanalysis scrutinizes the growth of the neurodevelopment condition known as “autism” as a modern-day phenomenon. Over the past decade and worldwide, estimates of increases between 50% to over 2000% in cases of Autistic Disorder diagnoses have been charted, studied and discussed. The rise in diagnoses of autism impacts us all. The world seeks greater awareness and understanding of the … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 2 · 22 Feb 2012 · 11,665 accessesView PDFCite