The language of science

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...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Reeves, Carol.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London Routledge 2005
Edition:1st edition
Series:Intertext
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Collection: O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary: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 terminologydemonstrates the power and misuse of scientific discourse in the media<
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record
Physical Description:140 p.
ISBN:9786610251957
6610251959
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9781280251955
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0203597125
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