An Empirical and Conceptual Note on Science Communication’s Role in Society
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12431018 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sarah R Davies (0000-0002-2113-9103, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 43 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 116-133 |
| Publication date | 2020-11-16 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Science Communication (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1075-5470 • E-ISSN: 1552-8545 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1075547020971642 |
| OpenAlex | W3099520916 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 24 |
| References cited | 34 |
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
Accountability · Communication sciences · Communication studies · Democracy · Engineering ethics · Legitimacy · Pedagogy · Political science · Politics · Promotion (chess · Public relations · Science communication · Science education · Social science · Sociology · Climate Change Communication and Perception · Media Studies and Communication · Science Education and Perceptions
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| Unique citing works | 24 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 4,8 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2026 (6) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 24 |