Science Communication: Culture, Identity and Citizenship
Author:   Sarah R. Davies ,  Maja Horst
Publisher:   Palgrave Macmillan
Edition:   1st ed. 2016
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9781137503640


Pages:   266
Publication Date:   19 December 2016
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Sarah R. Davies ,  Maja Horst
Publisher:   Palgrave Macmillan
Imprint:   Palgrave Macmillan
Edition:   1st ed. 2016
Dimensions:   Width: 14.80cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 21.00cm
Weight:   4.602kg
ISBN:  

9781137503640


ISBN 10:   1137503645
Pages:   266
Publication Date:   19 December 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Histories.- Chapter 3. Identities.- Chapter 4. The Changing Nature of Science Communication.- Chapter 5. The Changing Nature of Science.- Chapter 6. Futures.- Chapter 7. Images, Spaces and Emotions.- Chapter 8. Citizenship.- Chapter 9. Deficit and Dialogue.

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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)


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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.

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