Misunderstanding Science? The Public Reconstruction of Science and Technology

Name: Misunderstanding Science? The Public Reconstruction of Science and Technology
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ISBN: 9780521525206

ISBN-10: 0521525209

ISBN-13: 9780521525206

Edition: 2002

Authors: Alan Irwin, Brian Wynne

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This study offers a challenging new perspective on the nature of modern science and its relationship with the public. As such, it contributes to the current discussion over the public understanding of science.

Book details

List price: $44.99
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 6/3/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 244
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.034
Language: English



Introduction




Misunderstood misunderstandings: social identities and the public uptake of science




Science and hell's kitchen: the local understanding of hazard issues




Authorising science: public understanding of science in museums




Disembodied knowledge? Making sense of medical science




Now you see it, now you don't: mediating science and managing uncertainty in reproductive medicine




Knowing ignorance and ignoring knowledge: discourses of ignorance in the public understanding of science




Insiders and outsiders: identifying experts on home ground




Nature's advocates: on putting science to work in environmental organisations