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The evolution of risk perceptions

Nature Nanotechnology 4, 705–706 (2009) | Download Citation

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A meta-analysis of surveys about public perceptions of the risks and benefits associated with nanotechnology suggests that further research is needed to help us better understand and, perhaps, inform public attitudes to nanotechnology.

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  1. Dan M. Kahan is at Yale Law School, PO Box 208215, New Haven, Connecticut 065120, USA.  dan.kahan@yale.edu

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