Between Understanding and Trust
| Author | : Meinolf Dierkes |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 402 |
| Release | : 2005-06-28 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781135288068 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1135288062 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (062 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Between Understanding and Trust by : Meinolf Dierkes
Download or read book Between Understanding and Trust written by Meinolf Dierkes and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2005-06-28 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'This is a welcome book. The issues of public understanding of science open many questions. What does "understanding" mean? How does understanding translate into attitudes towards science and trust in scientists? What is the role of the mass media? The essays in this book shed light on such questions bringing insights from several disciplines. They help to define a meaningful research agenda for the future. - Professor Dorothy Nelkin, New York University