Science Communication : an Introduction.
Series: World scientific series on science communication ; Vol. 1Publisher: New Jersey ; London ; Singapore ; Beijing ; Shanghai ; Hong Kong ; Taipei ; Chennai ; Tokyo World Scientific 2020Copyright date: 2020Description: xix, 255 pages : IllustrationsContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9789811209888
- 981120988X
- 9789811209895
- 9811209898
- Q223 .S35 2020
- AP 12860
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BOOK | NCAR Library Mesa Lab | Q223 .S35 2020 | 1 | Checked out | 11/12/2024 | 50583020021089 |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Intro -- Contents -- Foreword -- List of Contributing Authors -- Chapter 1 Setting the Scene -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Science Communication: An Evolving Profession and Field of Study -- 1.3 Changing Views on Science Communication -- 1.4 Science Communication in an Increasingly Changing and Global World -- 1.4.1 The Content -- 1.4.2 The People -- 1.4.3 The Means -- 1.5 This Book -- References -- Chapter 2 Views of Science -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Common Sense as One View of Science -- 2.3 New Views of Science: Incidental Causes? -- 2.4 New Views of Science: Structural Causes? -- 2.5 The Contextualization of Science -- 2.6 Credibility and Trust -- 2.7 Science as a Self-Purifying System -- 2.8 Socially Robust Science -- 2.9 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 3 The Process of Communicating Science -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Models of the Communication Process -- 3.3 Characteristics of Science Communication Processes -- 3.3.1 The Actor or Stakeholder -- 3.3.2 Diversity of Goals -- 3.3.3 Science and technology content and context -- 3.4 Developing Communication Strategies -- 3.5 Using Theories in Science Communication Processes -- 3.6 How Communication Theory Informs Communication Practice -- 3.7 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4 Science in Dialogue -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Controversies and Complex Issues -- 4.3 Reframing Science in Society -- 4.4 Reframing Science-Public Interactions -- 4.5 The Nature of Public Dialogue -- 4.5.1 Three Motivations for Participation and Dialogue -- 4.5.2 Policy-informing Dialogue and Mutual Learning -- 4.5.3 Relevant Publics -- 4.5.4 Decision Space -- 4.5.5 Conditions for Dialogue -- 4.6 Dialogue in Practice -- 4.6.1 The Goal of Dialogue -- 4.6.2 The Information Flow -- 4.6.3 The Dominant Frame of Reference -- 4.6.4 Who is Affected? -- 4.6.5 Impact of the Dialogue -- 4.6.6 The Role of the Facilitator -- 4.7 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5 Informal Science Education -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Formal and Informal Science Education -- 5.3 The Power of Informal Education -- 5.4 Theoretical Views to Guide Informal Learning Practice -- 5.4.1 Relevant Learning Theories -- 5.4.2 Identity-related Motivations -- 5.4.3 Social Inclusion and Equity -- 5.5 Examples of Informal Science Education -- 5.5.1 Citizen Science -- 5.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6 Science Journalism -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Science Journalism -- 6.3 Forms of Science Journalism -- 6.4 Roles of Science Journalists -- 6.5 News Criteria and Story Construction -- 6.6 Differences between General News and Science News -- 6.7 The Changing Media Landscape -- 6.8 Trends in Science Journalism -- 6.9 Science Journalism: From Sender to Receiver -- 6.10 Journalism Influencing Audiences -- 6.11 Audiences -- 6.12 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7 Risk Communication -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Risk Considered as Probability Multiplied by Impact?
"A concise, coherent and easily readable textbook about the field of science communication, connecting the practice of science communicators with theory. In the book, recent trends and shifts in the field resonate, such as the transition from telling about science to interacting with the public and the importance of science communication in health and environmental communication. The chapters have been written by experts in their disciplines, coming from philosophy of science and communication studies to health communication and science journalism. Cases from around the world illustrate science communication in practice. The book provides a broad, up-to-date and coherent introduction to science communication for both, students of science communication and related fields, as well as professionals"--Publisher's website.