Communication and Engagement with Science and Technology

<p>Science communication seeks to engage individuals and groups with evidence-based information about the nature, outcomes, and social consequences of science and technology. This text provides an overview of this burgeoning field ─ the issues with which it deals, important influences that affect it, the challenges that it faces. It introduces readers to the research-based literature about science communication and shows how it relates to actual or potential practice. A "Further Exploration" section provides suggestions for activities that readers might do to explore the issues raised. Organized around five themes, each chapter addresses a different aspect of science communication:</p><p>• Models of science communication – theory into practice</p><p>• Challenges in communicating science</p><p>• Major themes in science communication</p><p>• Informal learning</p><p>• Communication of contemporary issues in science and society</p><p>Relevant for all those interested in and concerned about current issues and developments in science communication, this volume is an ideal text for courses and a must-have resource for faculty, students, and professionals in this field. </p>