Science in Public: Communication, Culture, and Credibility

by Jane Gregory, Steven Miller, Steve Miller, et al.

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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...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0738203572

ISBN13:9780738203577

Release Date:August 2000

Publisher:Basic Books

Length:304 Pages

Weight:0.95 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Age Range:18 years and up

Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher

Related Subjects

Education Education & Reference History & Philosophy Instruction Methods Politics & Social Sciences Schools & Teaching Science Science & Math Science & Scientists Science & Technology

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