Communicating science : professional, popular, literary

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Label

Communicating science : professional, popular, literary

Title remainder

professional, popular, literary

Statement of responsibility

Nicholas Russell

Creator

• Russell, Nicholas J

Subject

• Communication in science
• Science -- Social aspects

Language

eng

Summary

"In recent years governments and scientific establishments have been encouraging the development of professional and popular science communication. This book critically examines the origin of this drive to improve communication, and discusses why simply improving scientists' communication skills and understanding of their audiences may not be enough. Written in an engaging style, and avoiding specialist jargon, this book provides an insight into science's place in society by looking at science communication in three contexts: the professional patterns of communication among scientists, popular communication to the public, and science in literature and drama. This three-part framework shows how historical and cultural factors operate in today's complex communication landscape, and should be actively considered when designing and evaluating science communication. Ideal for students and practitioners in science, engineering and medicine, this book provides a better understanding of the culture, sociology and mechanics of professional and popular communication"--Provided by publisher

Cataloging source

DLC

Dewey number

501/.4

Index

index present

LC call number

Q223

LC item number

.R87 2010

Literary form

non fiction

Nature of contents

bibliography