| Description |
xxii, 238 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Series |
Communicating science in the information age ; 2 |
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Communicating science in the information age ; 2
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| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: - Contents -- Abbreviations and acronyms ix -- Biographies of contributors x -- Introduction to the volume xv -- section 1 Communicating post-academic science 1 -- 1.1 Scientists communicating, by Jane Gregory 3 -- 1.2 Ethical codes and scientific norms: the role of communication in maintaining the social contract for science, by Robert Doubleday 19 -- 1.3 Patents and the dissemination of scientific knowledge, by Charlotte Schulze 35 -- section 2 Developing trends in scientists' communicating 51 -- 2.1 Science communication across disciplines, by Joachim Schummer 53 -- 2.2 Communicating physics in the information age, by Matthew Chalmers 67 -- section 3 Accessing contemporary science 81 -- 3.1 Science and the online world: realities and issues for discussion, by Scott L. Montgomery 83 -- 3.2 From print to online: developments in access to scientific information, by Richard Gartner 98 -- section 4 Consensus and controversy 113 -- 4.1 Peer review in science journals: past, present and future, by Elizabeth Wager 115 -- 4.2 Controversy and consensus, by Jeff Thomas 131 -- section 5 Popularizing science 149 -- 5.1 Where do books fit in the information age?, by Bruce Lewenstein 151 -- 5.2 Science communication in fiction, by Jon Turney 166 -- 5.3 Speaking to the world: radio and other audio, by Martin Redfern 178 -- section 6 Practising public engagement 193 -- 6.1 The development of Our Dynamic Earth, by Stuart Monro 195 -- 6.2 Engaging through dialogue: international experiences of Caf¿ Scientifique, by Ann Grand 209 -- Final reflections 227 -- Index 231 |
| Summary |
"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." "A companion volume, Investigating Science Communication in the Information Age, provides an ideal introduction to anyone wishing to study contemporary science communication."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Published in association with the Open University as part of course SH804 Communicating science in the information age |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Also available online (Table of contents) |
| Subject |
Communication in science.
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Communication of technical information -- Technological innovations.
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Communication -- Methodology.
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Science -- Information technology.
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| Author |
Holliman, Richard, 1968-
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| LC no. |
2008021290 |
| ISBN |
0199552673 |
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9780199552672 |
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