Ogmius Exchange

Introduction

This issue of Ogmius features an article by Gilberto Corbellini of the Università di Roma “La Sapienza” analyzing the recent failure of a referendum in Italy to repeal a law limiting medically assisted fertilization, and the broader implications for science and technology in society.

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How Italy Voted on June 12, Who Lost – And Why, S. Magister

Italian Law 40/2004: a view from the 'Wild West’, M. Sauer.

The new Italian law on assisted reproduction technology (Law 40/2004), V. Fineschi, M. Neri and E. Turillazzi

Eurobarometer 224: Europeans, Science and Technology

Eurobarometer 225: Social Values, Science and Technology