Gene myths in public perceptions
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20402829 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Anna Lydia Svalastog (0000-0002-7191-8869, Uppsala University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 478-494 |
| Publication date | 2012-05-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Public Understanding of Science (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0963-6625 • E-ISSN: 1361-6609 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0963662510376284 |
| PMID | 23038860 |
| OpenAlex | W2048674256 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 16 |
In this article I examine myths in the gene science debate, and their use as a tool in analysis of popular perceptions and public opinion of genetic science and gene technology. In daily language myth means something untrue, though theories of myth present them as carriers of knowledge and truth. I understand myth as a narrative, a cultural construct that aims to describe the world, its origin, and its constituent elements. I compare scholars’ usage of myths, considering their implications. I conclude that i) As an analytical tool the concept of myth is too loosely defined, or understood through theories which leave out context, social relations and interaction. This provides limited insight about myths and myth-making in present day society. ii) An updated understanding of myths, including location/context and interaction/process would enrich analysis
Epistemology · Linguistics · Mythology · Narrative · Perception · Political science · Politics · Public opinion · Sociology · History · Law · Philosophy · Race, Genetics, and Society · Rhetoric and Communication Studies
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| Unique citing works | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,15 |
| Citation span | 2013 - 2015 (3) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |