The Public Side of Science

The belief that the public cannot understand or has no interest in science is longstanding, as evidenced by old popularization attempts & recent polls. Indications that the modern public is not interested in science suggest that the media, especially TV, ought to play a more active role in devel...

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Published in:Change (New Rochelle, N.Y.) N.Y.), 1977-09, Vol.9 (9), p.26-64
Main Author: Ritterbush, Philip C.
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult education
Altruism
Communities
Democracy
Ecology
Museum exhibits
Public
Science/Sciences (see also Scientific)
Technology
Television programs
Transportation
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Summary:The belief that the public cannot understand or has no interest in science is longstanding, as evidenced by old popularization attempts & recent polls. Indications that the modern public is not interested in science suggest that the media, especially TV, ought to play a more active role in developing popular science literacy. Science should become more self-critical & concerned with community problems if it is to receive public support. The medium of communication with the public should be local & regional in nature, thereby enhancing science's advancement & survival. L. Kamel.
ISSN:0009-1383
1939-9146
DOI:10.1080/00091383.1977.10569232