Science Communication: A Contemporary Definition

2003/04/01 by Thomas Burns, D.J. O’Connor, Susan M. Stocklmayer · 1 voice · 5 citations
Psychology · Social Sciences · #Animal and Plant Science Education #Climate Change Communication and Perception #Science Education and Perceptions

paper · doi:10.1177/09636625030122004

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Abstract

Science communication is a growing area of practice and research. During the past two decades, the number of activities, courses, and practitioners has steadily increased. But what actually is science communication? In what ways is it different to public

Citations

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