Journalism, Science and Society: Science Communication Between News and Public Relations

by Martin W. Bauer

Book Overview

Analyzing the role of journalists in science communication, this book presents a perspective on how this is going to evolve in the twenty-first century.

The book takes three distinct perspectives on this interesting subject. Firstly, science journalists reflect on their 'operating rules' (science news values and news making routines). Secondly, a brief history of science journalism puts things into context, characterising the changing output...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415375282
• ISBN13: 9780415375283
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.5" x 9.3"