Communicating biological sciences: ethical and metaphorical dimensions
Auteur :
Elliott, Richard
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780754676324
Date de publication :
23 sept. 2009
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
612 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Discusses the 'ethics' of science communication in light of developments in biotechnology and biomedicine. This book focuses on the role of metaphors in the creation of visions and the framing of scientific advances, as well as their impact on patterns of public acceptance and rejection, trust and scepticism.