Public discourses of stem cell science in Singapore (1997-2010)

Tamra Lysaght, Benjamin J. Capps

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Résumé

In most industrialized countries, policy debates around stem cell science manifest in public discourse. Assuming that a functioning public sphere exists where matters of science policy can be discussed, examination of these discourses can help provide an understanding of how science policies evolve. The aim of this paper is to provide a preliminary analysis of how the public discourses around stem cell science have developed in Singapore. Using a theoretical model of "focused discourse," our analysis indicates that there have been five distinct phases, marked by discernible shifts that reflect important changes in how biomedical science is funded in Singapore. While our results are preliminary, we argue that public discourses around science policies do exist in Singapore but are limited by a lack of diversity that would be expected in a more heterogeneous public sphere.

Langue d'origineEnglish
Pages (de-à)342-358
Nombre de pages17
JournalNew Genetics and Society
Volume31
Numéro de publication4
DOI
Statut de publicationPublished - déc. 1 2012
Publié à l'externeOui

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Issues, ethics and legal aspects
  • Health(social science)
  • Genetics
  • Health Policy

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