Communicating Science: Professional, Popular, Literary - Softcover

Russell, Nicholas

 
9780521131728: Communicating Science: Professional, Popular, Literary
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0521131723 ISBN 13: 9780521131728
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2009

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

Nicholas Russell is Emeritus Reader in Science Communication in the Department of Humanities at Imperial College, London.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
2009
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0521131723
ISBN 13 
9780521131728
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
350

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