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Gunter, Barrie; Kinderlerer, Julian; Beyleveld, Deryck – Studies in Science Education, 1998
Describes British teenagers' (n=138) knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes toward biotechnology with particular reference to food production. Concludes that more than half the teenagers were familiar with the term "biotechnology," but most lacked detailed knowledge of the subject. Teens rated formal schooling in science as an important…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Agriculture, Attitudes, Biotechnology