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Opinion
Nature 416, 1 (7 March 2002) | doi:10.1038/416001a
Supporting good citizenship?
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Abstract
With dialogue between science and society all the rage, it would seem sensible to start young. A scheme for school education means well, but will fizzle out without the required commitment from government.
On the face of it, the new move to include science in the teaching of citizenship in English schools from September this year appears promising. What better way to address the issues of the impact of science on society, and the ability of society to engage better in 'scientific' debate, than to catch your citizens young?
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