The science communication challenge : truth and disagreement in democratic knowledge societies / Gitte Meyer.

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"The book explores and discusses the why's - as distinct from the how's - of science communication. Arguing that the dominant science communication paradigm is of a didactic vein, and tracing the origins of that paradigm, it makes the case for a political category of science communication, aimed at...

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Main Author: Meyer, Gitte, 1953- (Author)
Language:English
Published: London, UK ; New York, NY : Anthem Press, an imprint of Wimbledon Publishing Company, 2018.
Subjects:
Communication in science.
Science > Methodology.
Physical Description:vi, 181 pages ; 24 cm
Format: Book
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Summary:
"The book explores and discusses the why's - as distinct from the how's - of science communication. Arguing that the dominant science communication paradigm is of a didactic vein, and tracing the origins of that paradigm, it makes the case for a political category of science communication, aimed at furthering discussions of science-related public affairs"-- Provided by publisher.
Call Number:Q223 .M49 2018
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (pages [165]-175) and index.
ISBN:9781783087532
1783087536