Pt. 1. Choosing silence -- pt. 2. Cultures of silence -- pt. 3. Silences in the public sphere.
To date, studies of science communication have focussed on what is said rather than what is not said. They have highlighted the content of communication rather than its form, and have largely ignored the gaps, pauses and lacunae that are an essential, and meaningful, part of any…
"Through a range of case studies from historical and contemporary situations, this volume draws attention to the significance of silence, its different qualities and uses, and the nature, function and meaning of silence for science and technology studies."--Book description, Ama…
Over the last half century scholars from a range of disciplines have attempted to theorise silence. Naively we tend to think of silence negatively, as a lack, an emptiness. Yet silence studies shows that silence is more than mere absence. All speech incorporates silence, not onl…
"Given current science-related crises facing the world such as climate change, the targeting and manipulation of DNA, GMO foods and vaccine denial, the way in which we communicate science matters is vital for current and future generations of scientists and publics. The Routledg…
Given current science-related crises facing the world such as climate change, the targeting and manipulation of DNA, GMO foods, and vaccine denial, the way in which we communicate science matters is vital for current and future generations of scientists and publics. The Routledg…
"Given current science-related crises facing the world such as climate change, the targeting and manipulation of DNA, GMO foods and vaccine denial, the way in which we communicate science matters is vital for current and future generations of scientists and publics. The Routledg…
"Given current science-related crises facing the world such as climate change, the targeting and manipulation of DNA, GMO foods and vaccine denial, the way in which we communicate science matters is vital for current and future generations of scientists and publics. The Routledg…
Modern Science is teamwork. But how can young academics go from being a productive member of a scientific team to leading their own? Entry level positions for PhDs in Science often require the infamous "people skills". The authors aim to equip young academics with the right idea…
"Modern Science is teamwork. But how can young academics go from being a productive member of a scientific team to leading their own? Entry level positions for PhDs in Science often require the infamous 'people skills'. The authors aim to equip young academics with the right ide…
Modern Science is teamwork. But how can young academics go from being a productive member of a scientific team to leading their own? Entry level positions for PhDs in Science often require the infamous "people skills". The authors aim to equip young academics with the right idea…
"This timely and accessible text shows how portrayals of science in popular media - including television, movies, and social media - influence public attitudes around messages from the scientific community, affect the kinds of research that receive support, and inform perception…
"This timely and accessible text shows how portrayals of science in popular media - including television, movies, and social media - influence public attitudes around messages from the scientific community, affect the kinds of research that receive support, and inform perception…
"This timely and accessible text shows how portrayals of science in popular media - including television, movies, and social media - influence public attitudes around messages from the scientific community, affect the kinds of research that receive support, and inform perception…