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Science Communication

Culture, Identity and Citizenship

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Authors:
  1. Sarah R. Davies

    1. Department of Media, Cognition and Communication, University of Copenhagen, København S, Denmark

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  2. Maja Horst

    1. Department of Media, Cognition and Communication, University of Copenhagen, København S, Denmark

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  • Encourages discussion about the effectiveness of science communication

  • Offers a synthesis of current research in Science Communication Studies and offers new directions for research

  • Draws on examples from disciplines including science education, STS, museum studies, and media and communication studies.

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
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  2. Introduction: Science Communication as Culture

    • Sarah R. Davies, Maja Horst
    Pages 1-27

  3. Histories: Telling the Story of Where Contemporary Science Communication, This Book, and Our Own Work Come From

    • Sarah R. Davies, Maja Horst
    Pages 29-51

  4. Identities: How Scientists Represent Collectives, Construct Identities, and Make Sense of Science

    • Sarah R. Davies, Maja Horst
    Pages 53-77

  5. The Changing Nature of Science Communication: Diversification, Education and Professionalisation

    • Sarah R. Davies, Maja Horst
    Pages 79-101

  6. The Changing Nature of Science: Academic Capitalism, Entrepreneurial Universities and PR

    • Sarah R. Davies, Maja Horst
    Pages 103-131

  7. Futures: Innovation Communication as Performative, Normative, and Interest-Driven

    • Sarah R. Davies, Maja Horst
    Pages 133-157

  8. Images, Spaces, and Emotions: Non-discursive Aspects of Science Communication

    • Sarah R. Davies, Maja Horst
    Pages 159-185

  9. Scientific Citizenship: The Role of Science Communication in Democracy

    • Sarah R. Davies, Maja Horst
    Pages 187-211

  10. Deficit and Dialogue: Reframing Science Communication Research and Practice

    • Sarah R. Davies, Maja Horst
    Pages 213-231

  11. Back Matter

    Pages 233-266
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About this book

This book describes current practices in science communication, from citizen science to Twitter storms, and celebrates this diversity through case studies and examples. However, the authors also reflect on how scholars and practitioners can gain better insight into science communication through new analytical methods and perspectives. From science PR to the role of embodiment and materiality, some aspects of science communication have been under-studied. How can we better notice these? 


Science Communication provides a new synthesis for Science Communication Studies. It uses the historical literature of the field, new empirical data, and interdisciplinary thought to argue that the frames which are typically used to think about science communication often omit important features of how it is imagined and practised. It is essential reading for students, scholars, and practitioners of science education, science and technology studies, museum studies, and media and communication studies.


Reviews

“It explores the role of capitalism in this context, the relevance of ecology, and more. It reminds readers that scientists publicize their research to persuade funding agencies rather than for the intrinsic worth of the science. … This is a relevant, readable, informative book … . Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty.” (V. V. Raman, Choice, Vol. 54 (10), June, 2017) 

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Media, Cognition and Communication, University of Copenhagen, København S, Denmark

    Sarah R. Davies, Maja Horst

About the authors

Sarah R. Davies is Assistant Professor at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. She researches science communication, public engagement with science, and the role of science in democracy. Her previous books include the edited volume Science and its Publics (2008). 


Maja Horst is Professor of Science Communication at University of Copenhagen, Denmark. She has studied public controversies over emerging technology, innovation communication, and scientific social responsibility. In 2009 she won the Danish Science Communication prize for her work with interactive debate installations.

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