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Original Articles

Communication and the social representation of scientific knowledge

Pages 1-10 | Published online: 18 May 2009
 

Abstract

This article examines the process of disseminating scientific information to the public. In general, the particular steps and strategies (on the part of scientists) in taking research findings to a popular audience are explored. Issues pertaining to the social status and economics of science production are analyzed. In particular, the publicization of cold‐fusion research is examined to illustrate the general process of dissemination.

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