| Description |
ix, 214 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Ciba Foundation conference |
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Ciba Foundation conference.
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| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: A Basis for Better Public Understanding of Science (W. Laetsch). -- Scientific Literacy in the United States (J. Miller). -- Science and Scientists: Public Perception and Attitudes (G. Delac?te). -- The Role of Schools in Providing a Background Knowledge of Science (B. Bell). -- Interactions between Formal and Informal Sources of Learning Science (A. Lucas). -- General Discussion: Reaching the Non-Attentive Group. -- Science Broadcasting: Its Role and Impact (G. Deehan). -- Selling Science: How the Press Covers Science and Technology (D. Nelkin). -- Museums and the Communication of Science (R. Miles). -- Science Centres and Exploratories: A Look at Active Participation (S. Duensing). -- Science Education through Graphics at Zoos (B. Serrell). -- Science Theatre: An Effective Interpretive Technique in Museums (S. Quinn & J. Bedworth). -- The Role of Science Books for the Public (M. Macdonald-Ross). -- The Influence of Pseudoscience, Parascience and Science Fiction (A. Friedman). -- Chairman's Summary (W. Laetsch). -- Index of Contributors. -- Subject Index |
| Analysis |
Science Comprehension by public Promotion Conference proceedings |
| Notes |
"A Wiley-Interscience publication." |
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"Editors: David Evered (organizer) and Maeve O'Connor"--P. v |
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Papers presented at the Conference on the Communication of Science, held at the Ciba Foundation, London, 14-16 Oct. 1986 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographies and indexes |
| Notes |
Ciba Foundation conference 0300-5208 |
| Subject |
Communication in science -- Congresses.
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Science news -- Congresses.
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Science -- Study and teaching -- Congresses.
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| Genre/Form |
Conference papers and proceedings.
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| Author |
Evered, David.
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O'Connor, Maeve.
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Ciba Foundation.
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Conference on the Communication of Science (1986 : Ciba Foundation)
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| LC no. |
87008261 |
| ISBN |
0471915114 |
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