Science communication in theory and practice / edited by Susan M. Stocklmayer, Michael M. Gore, and Chris Bryant.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Stocklmayer, Sue.

Gore, Michael M.

Bryant, Chris.

Series:

Science & technology education library ; v. 14.

Science & technology education library ; v. 14

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Communication in science.

Physical Description:

xv, 284 pages ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Dordrecht ; Boston : Kluwer Academic Publishers, [2001]

Summary:

This book provides an overview of the theory and practice of science communication. It covers the whole area and illustrates it by looking at the experience of research workers in science communication and those whose task is to put science communication into practice. It deals with modes of informal communication such as science centres, television programs, and journalism and the research that informs practitioners about the effectiveness of their programs. It aims to meet the needs of those studying science communication as well as the increasing numbers of people who are employed in science centres and museums but have no formal training in this field. It is envisaged that the book will form a readily accessible source of expertise for communicators.

Contents:

Section 1 Towards a Theoretical Basis for Science Communication

1. The Background to Effective Science Communication by the Public / Susan M. Stocklmayer 3

2. Science Communication with the Public: A Cross Cultural Event / Glenn Aikenhead 23

3. More than Story Telling-Reflecting on Popular Science / Jon Turney 47

4. Topical Perspective and the Rhetorical Grounds of Practical Reason in Arguments About Science / Lawrence J Prelli 63

5. Postmodern Science: The Decline or Liberation of Science / Richard Eckersley 83

Section 2 The Experimental Approach to Science Communication

6. Conversations in a Landscape of Science and Magic: Thinking about Science Communication / David Sless, Ruth Shrensky 97

7. Communicating Science Through Interactive Science Research Centres: A Research Perspective / Leonie J. Rennie 107

8. Towards a Unified Model of Education and Entertainment in Technology Centres / John K. Gilbert 123

9. Reaching the Public - Communicating the Vision / Susan M. Stocklmayer 143

Section 3 Science Communication and the Media

10. Science Journalism: the Inside Story / Peter Spinks 151

11. Presenting a Radio Science Program: Engaging the Public Interest / Deborah Cohen 169

12. Science Communication via Television and the World Wide Web / Ian Allen 177

Section 4 Science Communication in Practice: Case Histories

13. New Visions for Associations for the Advancement of Science: A Case Study / Peter Briggs 191

14. The Edinburgh International Science Festival / Simon Gage 203

15. The Questacon Story / Michael M. Gore 219

16. The Anatomy of a Science Circus and the Development of a Graduate Program in Science Communication / Chris Bryant 237

17. Learning by Building (Destroying and Tinkering, Too): A Powerful Science Communication Tool / Vivian Altmann, Modesto Tamez, Dennis Bartels 257

Epilogue: Reflections of an Eminent Scientist

18. Learning Science Communication on the Job / Peter Doherty 271.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1402001304

OCLC:

48176839