Communicating science / edited by LeeAnn Kahlor and Patricia A. Stout.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Kahlor, LeeAnn.

Stout, Patricia A.

Series:

New agendas in communication

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Communication in science.

Physical Description:

xiv, 265 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Routledge, 2010.

Summary:

This volume explores the evolution of science communication, addressing key issues and offering substance for future study. Harnessing the energies of junior scholars on the forefront of science communication, this work pushes the boundaries of research forward, allowing scholars to sample the multiple paradigms and agendas that will play a role in shaping the future of science communication.

Contents:

Part1 Merging Theory And Practice: Models And Frameworks 9

1 A Critical Appraisal Of Models Of Public Understanding of Science: Using Practice To Inform Theory / Dominique Brossard Brossard, Dominique, Bruce V. Lewenstein Lewenstein, Bruce V. 11

2 Framing Science: A New Paradigm In Public Engagement / Matthew C. Nisbet Nisbet, Matthew C. 40

3 Focusing On Fairness In Science And Risk Communication / John C. Besley Besley, John C. 68

4 Understanding Public Response To Technology Advocacy Campaigns: A Persuasion Knowledge Approach / Janas Sinclair Sinclair, Janas, Barbara Miller Miller, Barbara 88

5 Using Temporally Oriented Social Science Models And Audience Segmentation To Influence Environmental Behaviors / Bret R. Shaw Shaw, Bret R. 109

Part II Characterization And Meaning-Making 131

6 Competing Characters In Science-Based Controversy: A Framework For Analysis / Lisa Keranen Keranen, Lisa 133

7 Exemplary Objects: The Role Of Materiality, Sociality, And Rhetoric In Articulating Science Through Model Organisms / John Lynch Lynch, John 161

8 Expanding Notions Of Scientific Argument: A Case Study Of The Use Of Scientific Argument By American Indians / Danielle Endres Endres, Danielle 187

9 Moral Development Framing In Environmental Justice News Coverage / Kristen Alley Swain Swain, Kristen Alley 209

Part III The Future 233

10 An Interdisciplinary Approach To Science Communication Education: A Case Study / Amy R. Pearce Pearce, Amy R., Aldemaro Romero Romero, Aldemaro, John B. Zibluk Zibluk, John B. 235.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780415999588

0415999588

9780415999595

0415999596

9780203867631

0203867637

OCLC:

262430499