The Language of Science (Intertext) - Hardcover

Book 7 of 24: Intertext

Reeves, Carol

 
9780415346351: The Language of Science (Intertext)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0415346355 ISBN 13: 9780415346351
Publisher: Routledge, 2005

Synopsis

The communication of scientific principles is becoming increasingly important in a world that relies on technology. Exploring the use of scientific language in the news and examining how important scientific ideas are reported and communicated, this title in the Intertext series takes a look at the use and misuse of scientific language and how it shapes our lives.

The Language of Science:

  • explores the goals of, and problems with, scientific language and terminology
  • demonstrates the power and misuse of scientific discourse in the media
  • examines the special qualities of scientific communication
  • explores how science and popular culture interact
  • is illustrated with a wide range of examples from the MMR vaccine to AIDS and the biological weapons debate, and includes a glossary as well as ideas for further reading.

This practical book is ideal for post-16 to undergraduate students in English Language, Linguistics, Journalism, Communications Studies or Science Communication.

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About the Author

Carol Reeves is Associate Professor of English at Butler University, Indianapolis. She is an experienced teacher of rhetoric, science, science communication, and science journalism, and has published a number of articles on topics such as Language and AIDS.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2005
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0415346355
ISBN 13 
9780415346351
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
132

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