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Holliman, Richard and Scanlon, Eileen
(2009).
URL: http://www.oup.com/uk/catalogue/?ci=9780199552665
Abstract
In this chapter the authors document the findings from a study of newspaper reception of ‘contested science’, where participants were encouraged to discuss how they actively interpreted and contextualised (or avoided) this reporting. Drawing on two examples—finger length and sexuality, and genetics and intelligence—the chapter compares the main findings from a study of newspaper content with that of a reception study involving 14 focus group interviews. The authors argue that controversial topics in science provide scientific citizens with interesting opportunities for discussion and action that can have consequences for their engagement with science.
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- 0-19-955266-5, 978-0-19-955266-5
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Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) > Environment, Earth and Ecosystem Sciences
Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
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- Richard Holliman