Science In Public

Communication, Culture, And Credibility

Steven Miller author Jane Gregory author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES US

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Does the general public need to understand science? And if so, is it scientists' responsibility to communicate? Critics have argued that, despite the huge strides made in technology, we live in a "scientifically illiterate" society- one that thinks about the world and makes important decisions without taking scientific knowledge into account. But is the solution to this "illiteracy" to deluge the layman with scientific information? Or does science news need to be focused around specific issues and organized into stories that are meaningful and relevant to people's lives? In this unprecedented, comprehensive look at a new field, Jane Gregory and Steve Miller point the way to a more effective public understanding of science in the years ahead.

ISBN: 9780738203577

Dimensions: 226mm x 150mm x 20mm

Weight: 460g

304 pages