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Popular Science as a Means of Emotional Engagement with the Scientific Community

Journal: International Journal of Science Culture and Sport (IntJSCS) (Vol.4, No. 1)

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Page : 118-125

Keywords : Science popularization; reader engagement; emotional engagement; knowledge theory;

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Abstract

This article explores a debate (and its origins) which is taking place around the issue of science popularization. Although the participants are all describing popularization in various ways, the heart is in what makes a good popularization. The notion of this has changed from the 19th century view, which called for a simple and easy-to-understand text, to a more modern view, which suggests a good popularization engages the reader emotionally. This discussion might also be seen in a context of a more profound debate of science experts versus general public and what science and scientific knowledge mean to each group. The exploration of this relationship suggests a shift in the role lay public plays in science.

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