| Title | Technological change in revitalization - Phytoremediation and the role of nonknowledge |
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| ID_Doc | 32129 |
| Authors | Bleicher, A |
| Title | Technological change in revitalization - Phytoremediation and the role of nonknowledge |
| Year | 2016 |
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| Abstract | In the 1990s, remediation methods that use plants to investigate and extract contaminations were developed. According to their proponents, these technologies have considerable potential for greening remediation and to develop a more sustainable trajectory for revitalization. Although a great deal of research has been conducted on these technologies they have, so far, rarely been applied in European countries. This article will contribute a perspective from social science to this debate. By taking an approach inspired by social science practice theories, attention will be drawn to a specific socio-cultural aspect: dealing with nonknowledge. The analysis of remediation practices reveals how the phenomenon of nonknowledge becomes relevant in the process of inventing and applying new technologies. This allows for a better understanding of technological innovation processes in remediation. Based on this understanding strategies are suggested which might increase the use of plant-based technologies in remediation and site management. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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