Communicating Science : Contexts and Channels (OU Reader) (Paperback)

Preface, Part 1. What the public needs to know and Why?, Introduction, Eileen Scanlon, Chapter 1. Knowledges in Context, Chapter 2. Science and Citizenship, Part 2. Alternative contexts for communicating science, Introduction, Elizabeth Whitelegg, Chapter 3. Opening up Science, Chapter 4. Science for all citizens: Setting the stage for life-long learning, Chapter 5. Science Centres and Science Learning, Chapter 6 Putting Learning at the Heart of Exhibition Development, Chapter 7. Finding Evidence of Learning in Museum Settings, Chapter 8. The World and the World: Engaging with Science Print, Chapter 9. Einstein for Young People, Chapter 10. Science Fiction and the Communication of Science, Chapter 11. Science on Television: a coming of age, Part 3. Science and the Media, Introduction, Simon Yates, Chapter 12. Some Problems in Conceptualizing the Issue of Science in the Media, Chapter 13. Mediating Science: promotional strategic media coverage, public belief and decision making, Chapter 14. The Mystique of Science in the Press, Chapter 15. Structuring Public Debate on Biotechnology - Media Frames and Public Response, Chapter 16. The interaction of journalists and scientific experts - cooperation and conflict between two professional cultures, Chapter 17. British Public Affairs Media and the coverage of life on Mars? 2. Alternative Contexts for Communicating Science Part 3. Science and the Media