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Communicating Science

A Review of the Literature

University of Florida

This article provides an overview of science communication, which is a vital area of mass communication scholarship. The review is organized around the key players, including news organizations, reporters, science information professionals, scientists, and audiences. Also reviewed is the problem of science communication, which may be partly responsible for widespread science illiteracy. Ways of improving the practice of science communication and an agenda for future research are offered.

Science Communication, Vol. 23, No. 2, 164-193 (2001)
DOI: 10.1177/1075547001023002005


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