In science communication, why does the idea of a public deficit always return?
Taking Isabelle Stengers' "ecology of practices" as an inspiration, the author answers the question animating the essay competition in four ways, each (it is hoped) generating progressively more inter+est between the communities concerned.
Independent Scholar, USA bethraps@earthlink.net.
Beth G
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Raps
D033181:Information Dissemination; D019359:Knowledge; D011639:Public Opinion; D012586:Science
Isabelle Stengers; Roland Barthes; expert knowledge; lay knowledge