Science communication: towards a proper emphasis on the social aspects of science and technology

The weaknesses in compulsory school science education are summarized and used to explain the lowerthan-desired uptake of post-compulsory courses and the lack of interest in matters scientific by the general public. Against the background of a model for 'interactive science communication' w...

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Main Author: John K. Gilbert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina 2008-03-01
Series:Alexandria
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Online Access:https://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/alexandria/article/view/37406

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