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Use of the deficit model in a shared culture of argumentation: the case of foot and mouth science (2006)
Journal Article
Wright, N., & Nerlich, B. (2006). Use of the deficit model in a shared culture of argumentation: the case of foot and mouth science. Public Understanding of Science, 15(3), https://doi.org/10.1177/0963662506063017

The "deficit model" as an explanation of the public understanding of science has attracted sustained criticism. While acknowledging the limitations of the deficit model, we argue that researchers should not abandon all interest in exploring it. Our r... Read More about Use of the deficit model in a shared culture of argumentation: the case of foot and mouth science.

Biosecurity and insecurity: the interaction between policy and ritual during the foot and mouth crisis (2006)
Journal Article
Nerlich, B., & Wright, N. (2006). Biosecurity and insecurity: the interaction between policy and ritual during the foot and mouth crisis. Environmental Values, 15(4), https://doi.org/10.3197/096327106779116168

In 2001 a highly infectious animal disease, foot and mouth disease, broke out in the UK and spread rapidly. In May, when the spread seemed to be slowing down, new disease hotspots appeared in previously little affected regions, such as North Yorkshir... Read More about Biosecurity and insecurity: the interaction between policy and ritual during the foot and mouth crisis.