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Science and the Media
Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 42.95In the days of global warming and BSE, science is increasingly a public issue. This book provides a theoretical framework which allows us to understand why and how scientists address the general public. The author develops the argument that turning to the public is not simply a response to inaccurate reporting by journalists or to public curiosity,... more...
Science In Society
Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 50.95The world around us is continually being shaped by science, and by society?s relationship to it. In recent years sociologists have been increasingly preoccupied with the latter, and now in this fascinating book, Massimiano Bucchi provides a brief introduction to this topical issue. Bucchi provides clear and unassuming summaries of all the major... more...
Beyond Technocracy
Springer 2009; US$ 99.99Explores the widely debated theme of science and democracy across a broad range of technological controversies. This book dispels stereotypes of the detached scientific community versus the uninformed general public. It is suitable for courses in technology and society, political science, and science policy. more...
Handbook of Public Communication of Science and Technology
Taylor and Francis 2008; US$ 225.00Comprehensive yet accessible, this key Handbook provides an up-to-date overview of the fast growing and increasingly important area of ?public communication of science and technology?, from both research and practical perspectives. As well as introducing the main issues, arenas and professional perspectives involved, it presents the findings of... more...
Journalism, Science and Society
Taylor and Francis 2007; US$ 39.95Analyzing the role of journalists in science communication, this book presents a perspective on how this is going to evolve in the twenty-first century. The book takes three distinct perspectives on this interesting subject. Firstly, science journalists reflect on their ?operating rules? (science news values and news making routines). Secondly,... more...
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