Table of Contents

Introduction; M.Brake & E.Weitkamp The History and Development of Science and its Communication; M.Brake Science in Popular Culture; N.Hook & M.Brake Writing Science; E. Weitkamp Broadcasting Science; T.Murcott Presenting Science; K.Bultitude Communicating Science in Museums and Science Centres; A.Boyle Science and the Citizen; C.Wilkinson Conclusion.

Promotional Information

With a good balance between the theoretical and practical aspects of science communication, the book discusses key methods and gives great tips for science communication in many areas...' - CAPJournal

About the Author

MARK BRAKE is Professor of Science Communication in the Department of Health, Sport and Science at the University of Glamorgan, UK. He is recognised as a leading academic in the field and has published many books, including Different Engines: How Science Drives Fiction and Fiction Drives Science and FutureWorld. EMMA WEITKAMP is a Senior Lecturer in Science Communication at the University of the West of England, UK. She also has a background in medical writing and public relations.

Reviews

'With a good balance between the theoretical and practical aspects of science communication, the book discusses key methods and gives great tips for science communication in many areas...' - CAPJournal