Theoretical-conceptual analysis of civil science at the present stage of development

In: Voprosy istorii: VI = Studies in history, Band 2023, Heft 12-3, S. 124-145

Abstract

The article shows the genesis of the scientific concept "citizen science". Wie most relevant contexts and historical examples of the application of civil science in biological and agricultural industries are highlighted. The results and sociological analysis of the involvement of civil science are shown on a specific example of research carried out by order of the Russian Federal Scientific and Technical Program for the Development of Genetic Technologies in 2021-2022. Hie main question of the study is how effective civil science is for attracting and retaining interest in science (life sciences in general and genetic research in particular) among young students.