Science And The Power Of Tv
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Science And The Power Of Tv
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Author : Jaap Willems
language : en
Publisher: Vu University Press
Release Date : 2006
Science And The Power Of Tv written by Jaap Willems and has been published by Vu University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Performing Arts categories.
Has the advent of internet diminished the role television plays in science communication? Some might think so, but we don't. We are convinced that television still plays an important role in keeping the general public informed of developments from the world of science and technology, and its influences on society. Television might still even be the most important channel, given that in Europe and the US almost everybody watches it, much more so than surfing the internet regularly or reading newspapers and magazines. Still, television programmes on science are hard to find. It is a fact that academics and public affairs officers do not always appreciate the power of this medium. By showing the possibilities television has to offer, this book intends to change this attitude. Besides documentaries, other formats are equally suited to help popularise science and technology-related subjects: news-items, soaps, docudrama's, talk shows and quizzes.
Science On Television
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Author : George Gerbner
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1987
Science On Television written by George Gerbner and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Communication in science categories.
Media Mediocrity Waging War Against Science
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Author : Richard Zurawski
language : en
Publisher: Fernwood Publishing
Release Date : 2011-03-01T00:00:00Z
Media Mediocrity Waging War Against Science written by Richard Zurawski and has been published by Fernwood Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-01T00:00:00Z with Social Science categories.
We have all, at some point, seen science in action on television. Whether it was a show about disasters or weather, nature or the universe, a science commentator, even a crime show depicting forensic evidence — we have all gleaned tidbits of scientific information while being entertained by our televisions. Or have we? From science channels and documentaries to fictional and children’s programming, television brings a myriad of scientific discoveries and theories into the homes of people around the world. But how accurately do these programs represent science? In Media Mediocrity, television producer and broadcaster Richard Zurawski argues that the science we learn on television is inaccurate, misleading and sometimes even dangerous. Dealing with issues such as tobacco consumption, global warming and Intelligent Design — and a host of pseudoscientific pursuits like UFOs, ghosts and the afterlife, Media Mediocrity examines how television producers’ pursuit of ratings and profit trump any desire to provide the audience with an accurate knowledge of science — and argues that there are real consequences for this lack of knowledge. Four out of five viewers gather the bulk of their scientific knowledge from television, making television an important intermediary between society and its understanding of science. If television gives us misleading — or blatantly false — scientific information, how can we hope to make informed decisions about scientific issues? Equally importantly, who is it that is feeding us this false science? And what do they gain from doing so? If you think your TV has made you an expert, then read this book — and think again.
When Science Meets Power
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Author : Geoff Mulgan
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2023-11-08
When Science Meets Power written by Geoff Mulgan and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-08 with Social Science categories.
Science and politics have collaborated throughout human history, and science is repeatedly invoked today in political debates, from pandemic management to climate change. But the relationship between the two is muddled and muddied. Leading policy analyst Geoff Mulgan here calls attention to the growing frictions caused by the expanding authority of science, which sometimes helps politics but often challenges it. He dissects the complex history of states’ use of science for conquest, glory and economic growth and shows the challenges of governing risk – from nuclear weapons to genetic modification, artificial intelligence to synthetic biology. He shows why the governance of science has become one of the biggest challenges of the twenty-first century, ever more prominent in daily politics and policy. Whereas science is ordered around what we know and what is, politics engages what we feel and what matters. How can we reconcile the two, so that crucial decisions are both well informed and legitimate? The book proposes new ways to organize democracy and government, both within nations and at a global scale, to better shape science and technology so that we can reap more of the benefits and fewer of the harms.
The Science Of Heroes
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Author : Yvonne Carts-Powell
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2008-10-07
The Science Of Heroes written by Yvonne Carts-Powell and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-10-07 with Social Science categories.
A fun, fact-filled examination of the science (or lack thereof) behind the hit television series Heroes. Ordinary people with extraordinary powers populate the world of the hit television show Heroes, where characters exhibit such abilities as flight, telepathy, tissue regeneration, prognostication, invisibility, and teleportation through space and time. The Science of Heroes explores these superpowers and many more through real-world research into the potential of human physical and mental capabilities. Citing the work of renowned scientists and engineers, Yvonne Carts-Powell reveals that even the least likely of powers has been studied?and in some cases, even developed. From the wonders found in nature and cutting-edge technological achievements to the latest discoveries in genetics and mutations, humanity might just possess the knowledge to achieve the extraordinary.
The Power Of Television
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Author : Conrad Lodziak
language : en
Publisher: Burns & Oates
Release Date : 1986
The Power Of Television written by Conrad Lodziak and has been published by Burns & Oates this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Performing Arts categories.
Popular Science
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1958-02
Popular Science written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1958-02 with categories.
Popular Science gives our readers the information and tools to improve their technology and their world. The core belief that Popular Science and our readers share: The future is going to be better, and science and technology are the driving forces that will help make it better.
Science Society And Power
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Author : James Fairhead
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2003-10-16
Science Society And Power written by James Fairhead and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-10-16 with Nature categories.
In this book, James Fairhead and Melissa Leach bring science to the heart of debates about globalisation, exploring transformations in global science and contrasting effects in Guinea, one of the world's poorest countries, and Trinidad, a more prosperous, industrialised and urbanised island. The book focuses on environment, forestry and conservation sciences that are central to these countries and involve resources that many depend upon for their livelihoods. It examines the relationships between policies, bureaucracies and particular types of scientific enquiry and explores how ordinary people, the media and educational practices engage with this. In particular it shows how science becomes part of struggles over power, resources and legitimacy. The authors take a unique ethnographic perspective, linking approaches in anthropology, development and science studies. They address critically prominent debates in each, and explore opportunities for new forms of participation, public engagement and transformation in the social relations of science.
The Power Within
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Author : David S. Arnold M.D.
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2023-02-07
The Power Within written by David S. Arnold M.D. and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-02-07 with Self-Help categories.
One’s search for a sense of stability in this world can be quite daunting. Have you ever wondered what controls your life? Is it your thoughts, your feelings, or your desires? Is it other people that control your life? If you were able to find a path to self-enlightenment and inner change that would transform your life, what would it be worth to you? Through the use of a simple unified model, this book attempts to explain the behavior and interactions of individuals, groups, and systems. It presents a unique method that can be used for self-guided personal growth and change. Together, the model and method can be used to obtain greater mental flexibility, power, and stability. The long-term goal is continuous personal growth and change. As you proceed you will gain a deeper understanding of yourself and of our world. You will also gain new tools that you can use when dealing with the people and the systems that surround and impact you. You can use these tools to teach others about your nature and about their own natures as well. Along with stories, quotes, case studies, thought provoking information, carefully worked-out questions and suggestions the author provides in-depth guidelines for self-enlightenment and inner change that will transform the reader’s life. He offers clear, rational, practical, and reliable insights that will enhance the reader’s ability to make important life decisions.
Popular Science
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1977-10
Popular Science written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1977-10 with categories.
Popular Science gives our readers the information and tools to improve their technology and their world. The core belief that Popular Science and our readers share: The future is going to be better, and science and technology are the driving forces that will help make it better.