Titel
An Empirical and Conceptual Note on Science Communication’s Role in Society
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Abstract
This research note explores the nature of science communication’s role in modern societies, using data from a qualitative interview study with scholars and teachers of science communication and discussing this in light of science communication literature. Six types of roles for science communication within society are identified: It is said to ensure the accountability and legitimacy of publicly funded science, have practical functions, enhance democracy, serve a cultural role, fulfil particular economic purposes, and act as promotion or marketing. These arguments are examined and their implications for science communication research and practice discussed.
Stichwort
science communicationsocietal roledemocracyaccountability
Objekt-Typ
Sprache
Englisch [eng]
Persistent identifier
phaidra.univie.ac.at/o:1215470
Erschienen in
Titel
Science Communication
Band
43
Ausgabe
1
ISSN
1075-5470
Erscheinungsdatum
2020
Seitenanfang
116
Seitenende
133
Publication
SAGE Publications
Fördergeber
European Union (all programmes) — H2020 - 824634 (QUEST)
Erscheinungsdatum
2020
Zugänglichkeit
Rechte
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