Optimize Public Understanding of Science: A European Science Communication Overview

Author: (Austrian) Felt et al., translated by the Book Compilation Committee
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: This is a research report on the study of optimizing public understanding of science. The report begins with the history and cultural background of science popularization in Europe, comprehensively covering various fields, methods, and actors (especially governments and various non-governmental organizations) involved in science popularization. It provides detailed introductions to six countries (Austria, Belgium, France, Portugal, Sweden, and the United Kingdom), which can represent the characteristics of various EU countries, enabling a clearer understanding of the current state and development trends of science popularization in Europe. The primary readers of this book are leaders, theoretical researchers, and practical workers in science popularization. The primary readers of this book are leaders, theoretical researchers, and practical workers in science popularization. As recognized in this research report, due to political, cultural, and historical reasons, the successful experiences of one country may not be applicable to others. Therefore, while drawing on these experiences, the authors must exercise caution when adopting certain practices in the book, especially scientific/societal interaction forms like consensus conferences. This reflects the scientific attitude of Chinese science popularization workers when learning from advanced international experiences.