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Science communication: frequently public, occasionally intellectual

March 28, 2017 | Informal/Formal Connections
This article provides a starting position and scene-setter for an invited commentary series on science communication and public intellectualism. It begins by briefly considering what intellectualism and public intellectualism are, before discussing their relationship with science communication, especially in academia. It ends with a call to science communication academics and practitioners to either become more active in challenging the status quo, or to help support those who wish to by engendering a professional environment that encourages risk-taking and speaking-out in public about critical social issues.

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  • Rod Lamberts
    Author
    Australian National University
  • Citation

    ISSN : 1824-2049
    Publication Name: Journal of Science Communication
    Volume: 16
    Number: 1
    Resource Type: Reference Materials
    Discipline: General STEM | History/policy/law | Social science and psychology
    Audience: General Public | Scientists
    Environment Type: Informal/Formal Connections | Higher Education Programs

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