Overview
- Encourages discussion about the effectiveness of science communication
- Offers a synthesis of current research in Science Communication Studies and offers new directions for research
- Draws on examples from disciplines including science education, STS, museum studies, and media and communication studies.
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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 frames which are typically used to think about science communication often omit important features of how it is imagined and practised. It is essential reading for students, scholars, and practitioners of science education, science and technology studies, museum studies, and media and communication studies.
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 frames which are typically used to think about science communication often omit important features of how it is imagined and practised. It is essential reading for students, scholars, and practitioners of science education, science and technology studies, museum studies, and media and communication studies.
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Keywords
- STS
- Science and technology studies
- Science Education
- public deliberation
- knowledge
- communication theory
- interdisciplinary
- Science and its Publics
- Public Engagement
- Research management and organization
- Science Museum
- Science and Society
- Public Understanding of Science
- communication
- communication studies
- education
- methods
- Museum
- organization
- public relations
- science
- science education
Table of contents (9 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
Reviews
“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. 54 (10), June, 2017)
Authors and Affiliations
About the authors
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 technology, innovation communication, and scientific social responsibility. In 2009 she won the Danish Science Communication prize for her work with interactive debate installations.
Maja Horst is Professor of Science Communication at University of Copenhagen, Denmark. She has studied public controversies over emerging technology, innovation communication, and scientific social responsibility. In 2009 she won the Danish Science Communication prize for her work with interactive debate installations.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Science Communication
Book Subtitle: Culture, Identity and Citizenship
Authors: Sarah R. Davies, Maja Horst
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-50366-4
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan London
eBook Packages: Religion and Philosophy, Philosophy and Religion (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2016
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-137-50364-0Published: 19 December 2016
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-349-69995-7Published: 10 May 2024
eBook ISBN: 978-1-137-50366-4Published: 20 October 2016
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: VIII, 266
Number of Illustrations: 1 illustrations in colour
Topics: Social Aspects of Religion, Philosophy of Science, Sociology, general, Science Education, Communication Studies, Teaching and Teacher Education