%0 Journal Article
%T Postnormal Science and the maturing of the structural contradictions of modern European science
%J Futures: the journal of policy, planning and futures studies
%D 2011
%A Ravetz, J.R.
%V 43
%N 2
%P 142-148
%X To analyze the sometimes paradoxical features of contemporary science, I use the concept of 'contradiction', namely a problem that cannot be solved within the confines of the system in which it is set. I study such contradictions as knowledge and power, knowledge and ignorance, the True and the Good, innovation and property, elitism/democracy, and reality and safety. I then sketch the reactions that have occurred so far, both official and popular, and advance some ideas of my own, including awareness and non-violence.<p />
%G 
%I Elsevier Publishing
%@ 0016-3287
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.futures.2010.10.002