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Let’s follow the actors! Does Actor-Network Theory have anything to contribute to science journalism?

December 14, 2010 | Media and Technology, Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks
Science journalism usually focuses on achievements presented in scientific papers previously published in specialized journals. In this paper we argue that the Actor-Network Theory (ANT) can help to widen this approach and reduce the dependency on scientific papers, by valuing not only scientists, but also other actors, theirs motivations, interests and conflicts. ANT could also help to reduce the distance between scientists and the audience by exposing uncertainties about the production of science.

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  • Carlos Fioravanti
    Author
    State University of Campinas (Unicamp)
  • Lea Velho
    Author
    State University of Campinas (Unicamp)
  • Citation

    ISSN : 1824-2049
    Publication Name: Journal of Science Communication
    Volume: 9
    Number: 4
    Resource Type: Research Products
    Discipline: General STEM
    Audience: General Public | Scientists
    Environment Type: Media and Technology | Broadcast Media | Websites, Mobile Apps, and Online Media | Planetarium and Science on a Sphere | Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks | Resource Centers and Networks

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