Practising Science Communication in the Information Age: Theorising Professional Practices: 2 (Communicating Science in the Information Age) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199552673 ISBN 13: 9780199552672

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA, 2009

Synopsis

What is the impact of open access on science communication? How can scientists effectively engage and interact with the public? What role can science communication have when scientific controversies arise? Practising science communication in the information age is a collection of newly-commissioned chapters by leading scholars and practitioners of science communication. It considers how scientists communicate with each other as part of their professional practice, critically evaluating how this forms the basis of the documenting of scientific knowledge, and investigating how open access publication and open review are influencing current practices. It also explores how science communication can play a crucial role when science is disputed, investigating the role of expertise in the formation of scientific controversy and consensus. The volume provides a theoretically informed review of contemporary trends and issues that are engaging practitioners of science communication, focusing on issues such as the norms and conventions governing the practices of science communication, and how scientists communicate between disciplines. Other topics that receive critical treatment include: peer review, open access publication, the protection of intellectual property, the formation of scientific controversy and consensus, the popularization of science, and the practices of public engagement. A companion volume, Investigating science communication in the information age, provides an ideal introduction to anyone wishing to study contemporary science communication. topics as diverse as peer review, open access pulication, the protection of intellectual property, the popularization of science and the practices of public engagement.

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Practising science communication in the information age reviews the trends and issues that are engaging practitioners of science communication, critically exploring topics as diverse as peer review, open access publication, the protection of intellectual property, the popularisation of science, and the practices of public engagement.

Review

Definitely worth reading to learn about the philosophy and models that lie behind science communication. (The Higher Education Academy Physical Sciences Centre)

A valuable and much-needed resource. (Professor David Gooding, Science Studies Centre, University of Bath)

Presents a wide-ranging analysis of the nature and importance of communication for maintaining the community of scientists as a community in its own right, and as a community intinmately connected with society as a whole... For me, the two chapters that deal with the importance of books, alone, make this a must-have volume for those interested in science communication today. (Steven Miller, Professor of Science Communication and Planetary Science, University College London)

Provides a rich set of contributions on how digital technologies are helping to transform our understanding of science communication. It is packed with insightful analyses - all in all, a most stimulating read. (Michael Reiss, professor of Science Education and the Institute of Education, University of London)

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0199552673
• ISBN 13: 9780199552672
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 260
• Editor: Holliman Richard