Practising science communication in the information age : theorizing professional practices /
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| Imprint: | New York : Oxford University Press, 2009. |
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| Description: | xvii, 238 p. ; 25 cm. |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/7543072 |
| 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 alsoexplores 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.The volumeprovides a theoretically informed review of contemporary trends and issues that are engaging practitioners of science communication, focusing on issues such as the norms and conventions governing the practices of science communication, and how scientists communicate between disciplines. Other topics that receive critical treatment include: peer review, open access publication, the protection of intellectual property, the formation of scientific controversy and consensus, the popularisation ofscience, and the practices of public engagement. |
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| Physical Description: | xvii, 238 p. ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780199552672 0199552673 |
