The Language of Science

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary, Linguistics
Cover of the book The Language of Science by Carol Reeves, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Carol Reeves ISBN: 9781134280179
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: November 17, 2005
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Carol Reeves
ISBN: 9781134280179
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: November 17, 2005
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

The communication of scientific principles is becoming increasingly important in a world that relies on technology. Exploring the use of scientific language in the news and examining how important scientific ideas are reported and communicated, this title in the Intertext series takes a look at the use and misuse of scientific language and how it shapes our lives.

The Language of Science:

  • explores the goals of, and problems with, scientific language and terminology
  • demonstrates the power and misuse of scientific discourse in the media
  • examines the special qualities of scientific communication
  • explores how science and popular culture interact
  • is illustrated with a wide range of examples from the MMR vaccine to AIDS and the biological weapons debate, and includes a glossary as well as ideas for further reading.

This practical book is ideal for post-16 to undergraduate students in English Language, Linguistics, Journalism, Communications Studies or Science Communication.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The communication of scientific principles is becoming increasingly important in a world that relies on technology. Exploring the use of scientific language in the news and examining how important scientific ideas are reported and communicated, this title in the Intertext series takes a look at the use and misuse of scientific language and how it shapes our lives.

The Language of Science:

This practical book is ideal for post-16 to undergraduate students in English Language, Linguistics, Journalism, Communications Studies or Science Communication.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Corporate Governance in Action by Carol Reeves
Cover of the book Investigating Classroom Discourse by Carol Reeves
Cover of the book King Arthur by Carol Reeves
Cover of the book Gender and Education in China by Carol Reeves
Cover of the book Contemporary Philosophy in Australia by Carol Reeves
Cover of the book Record Keeping in Psychotherapy and Counseling by Carol Reeves
Cover of the book Synthesizing Nature-nurture by Carol Reeves
Cover of the book The Czechoslovak Economy 1918-1980 (Routledge Revivals) by Carol Reeves
Cover of the book Gerard Manley Hopkins by Carol Reeves
Cover of the book Higher Education and Sustainable Development by Carol Reeves
Cover of the book Texts from the Querelle, 1616–1640 by Carol Reeves
Cover of the book Bollywood by Carol Reeves
Cover of the book History, Performance and Conservation by Carol Reeves
Cover of the book Innovation and Regional Development in China by Carol Reeves
Cover of the book Restorative Justice and the Law by Carol Reeves
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy