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Science Communication: Culture, Identity and Citizenship
Sarah R. Davies
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Description for Science Communication: Culture, Identity and Citizenship
Hardback. Num Pages: 266 pages, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: GTC; JHB; PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 217 x 22. Weight in Grams: 502.
This book describes current practices in science communication, from citizen science to Twitter storms, and celebrates this diversity through case studies and examples. However, the authors also reflect on how scholars and practitioners can gain better insight into science communication through new analytical methods and perspectives. From science PR to the role of embodiment and materiality, some aspects of science communication have been under-studied. How can we better notice these? Science Communication provides a new synthesis for Science Communication Studies. It uses the historical literature of the field, new empirical data, and interdisciplinary thought to argue that the ... Read more
This book describes current practices in science communication, from citizen science to Twitter storms, and celebrates this diversity through case studies and examples. However, the authors also reflect on how scholars and practitioners can gain better insight into science communication through new analytical methods and perspectives. From science PR to the role of embodiment and materiality, some aspects of science communication have been under-studied. How can we better notice these? Science Communication provides a new synthesis for Science Communication Studies. It uses the historical literature of the field, new empirical data, and interdisciplinary thought to argue that the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
502g
Number of Pages
266
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781137503640
SKU
V9781137503640
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99-15
About Sarah R. Davies
Sarah R. Davies is Assistant Professor at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. She researches science communication, public engagement with science, and the role of science in democracy. Her previous books include the edited volume Science and its Publics (2008). Maja Horst is Professor of Science Communication at University of Copenhagen, Denmark. She has studied public controversies over emerging ... Read more
Reviews for Science Communication: Culture, Identity and Citizenship
It explores the role of capitalism in this context, the relevance of ecology, and more. It reminds readers that scientists publicize their research to persuade funding agencies rather than for the intrinsic worth of the science. ... This is a relevant, readable, informative book ... . Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty. (V. V. Raman, Choice, Vol. ... Read more