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The art of trans-boundary governance: The case of synthetic biology

Zhang, Joy Yueyue (2012) The art of trans-boundary governance: The case of synthetic biology. Systems and Synthetic Biology, 7 (3). pp. 107-114. ISSN 1872-5325. (doi:10.1007/s11693-012-9097-8) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:36002)

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11693-012-9097-8

Abstract

Synthetic biology raises few, if any, social concerns that are distinctively new. Similar to many other convergent technologies, synthetic biology's interface across various scientific communities and interests groups presents an incessant challenge to political and conceptual boundaries. However, the scale and intensity of these interfaces seem to necessitate a reflection over how corresponding governance capacities can be developed. This paper argues that, in addition to existing regulatory approaches, such capacities may be gained through the art of trans-boundary governance, which is not only attentive to the crossing and erosion of particular boundaries but also adept in keeping up with the dynamics among evolving networks of actors. © 2012 Springer Science+Business Media B.V.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1007/s11693-012-9097-8
Uncontrolled keywords: Art of governance, Boundary, Global governance, Synthetic biology
Subjects: H Social Sciences
Divisions: Divisions > Division for the Study of Law, Society and Social Justice > School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research
Depositing User: Mita Mondal
Date Deposited: 05 Nov 2013 10:44 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 10:13 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/36002 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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