| Description |
xiii, 209 p. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 133-198) and index. |
| Contents |
From a scientist and a writer -- Why Pluto matters -- Rethinking the problem of scientific illiteracy -- The rise and cultural decline of American science -- From Sputnik to Sagan -- Third culture, or nerd culture? -- Different rifts, still divided -- Science Escape 2008 -- Unpopular science -- Hollywood and the mad scientists -- Bruising their religion -- The future in our bones -- The bloggers cannot save us -- Is our scientists learning? -- Conclusion: a new mission for American science. |
| Summary |
Journalist and bestselling author Mooney and scientist Kirshenbaum offer an impassioned polemic about the dangers of America's scientific illiteracy. They go on to propose a broad array of initiatives that could lead to a greater integration of science into the national discourse. |
| Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries. |
| Subject |
Science -- Study and teaching -- United States.
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Communication in science -- United States.
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Science in popular culture -- United States.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Kirshenbaum, Sheril.
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ProQuest (Firm)
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| ISBN |
9780465013050 (hbk. : alk. paper) : |
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0465013058 (hbk. : alk. paper) |
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