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STS and science communication: Reflecting on a relationship

This brief commentary considers the relation between science communication research and practice and the field of Science and Technology Studies (STS). It outlines some key aspects of STS approaches, from an emphasis on exploratory research to considerations of normativity and the political, and dis...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Davies, Sarah R.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: SAGE Publications 2022
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9885013/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35491914
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/09636625221075953
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Sumario:This brief commentary considers the relation between science communication research and practice and the field of Science and Technology Studies (STS). It outlines some key aspects of STS approaches, from an emphasis on exploratory research to considerations of normativity and the political, and discusses what they can bring to science communication. It ends by arguing for methodological and disciplinary diversity in science communication research.