An Empirical and Conceptual Note on Science Communication’s Role in Society
- Autor(en)
- Sarah Davies
- Abstrakt
This research note explores the nature of science communication’s role in modern societies, using data from a qualitative interview study with scholars and teachers of science communication and discussing this in light of science communication literature. Six types of roles for science communication within society are identified: It is said to ensure the accountability and legitimacy of publicly funded science, have practical functions, enhance democracy, serve a cultural role, fulfil particular economic purposes, and act as promotion or marketing. These arguments are examined and their implications for science communication research and practice discussed.
- Organisation(en)
- Institut für Wissenschafts- und Technikforschung
- Journal
- Science Communication
- ISSN
- 1075-5470
- Publikationsdatum
- 2020
- Peer-reviewed
- Ja
- ÖFOS 2012
- 509017 Wissenschaftsforschung
- Link zum Portal
- https://ucris.univie.ac.at/portal/de/publications/an-empirical-and-conceptual-note-on-science-communications-role-in-society(42972724-9e67-4a7b-ae2a-4fb354d9fdbc).html