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Science communication, an emerging discipline

September 21, 2010 | Media and Technology, Public Programs, Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks, Exhibitions, Informal/Formal Connections
Several publications have sought to define the field of science communication and review current issues and recent research. But the status of science communication is uncertain in disciplinary terms. This commentary considers two dimensions of the status of discipline as they apply to science communication – the clarity with which the field is defined and the level of development of theories to guide formal studies. It argues that further theoretical development is needed to support science communication’s full emergence as a discipline.

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  • Brian Tench
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    PCST
  • Massimiano Bucchi
    Author
    PCST
  • Citation

    ISSN : 1824-2049
    Publication Name: Journal of Science Communication
    Volume: 9
    Number: 3
    Resource Type: Reference Materials
    Discipline: General STEM
    Audience: General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals | Scientists
    Environment Type: Media and Technology | Comics, Books, and Newspapers | Public Programs | Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks | Exhibitions | Informal/Formal Connections

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