Description |
xiii, 209 pages ; 25 cm |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-198) and index. |
Contents |
From a scientist and a writer -- Why Pluto matters -- Rethinking the problem of scientific illiteracy -- The rise and cultural decline of American science -- From Sputnik to Sagan -- Third culture, or nerd culture? -- Different rifts, still divided -- Science Escape 2008 -- Unpopular science -- Hollywood and the mad scientists -- Bruising their religion -- The future in our bones -- The bloggers cannot save us -- Is our scientists learning? -- Conclusion: a new mission for American science. |
Summary |
Journalist and bestselling author Mooney and scientist Kirshenbaum offer an impassioned polemic about the dangers of America's scientific illiteracy. They go on to propose a broad array of initiatives that could lead to a greater integration of science into the national discourse. |
Subject |
Science -- Study and teaching -- United States.
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Science -- Study and teaching. |
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United States. |
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Communication in science -- United States.
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Communication in science. |
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Science in popular culture -- United States.
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Science in popular culture. |
Added Author |
Kirshenbaum, Sheril.
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ISBN |
9780465013050 hardback alkaline paper |
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0465013058 hardback alkaline paper |
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