Between Understanding and Dependence: The Public, Science, and Technology

Author: (German) Meinolf Dillenschneider Claudia von Grote Tian Song
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book is a collection of essays reflecting on and critically analyzing public understanding of science and citizen science literacy and attitudes from scholars abroad. It holds significant value for both the theory and practice of science communication in China. The authors come from diverse fields such as sociology, communication studies, and STS (Science, Technology, and Society), each with different academic backgrounds. They approach the issue from perspectives such as the history of science, the history of technology, technological sociology, risk research, technology assessment, risk foresight, risk communication, and media analysis. Using the concept of public understanding of science, they provide reflective answers to questions about the relationship between the public and science and technology, as well as issues of understanding and trust. The book includes theoretical discussions, empirical research, and case studies. For the Chinese academic community, it is not only a valuable resource but also a significant catalyst for change. This book is particularly valuable for the following individuals: researchers engaged in theoretical and practical studies of science communication, as well as scholars in the fields of philosophy of science, sociology of science, and communication studies.