Turn on the light on science: A research-based guide to break down popular stereotypes about science and scientists - Brossura

Tintori, Antonio; Palomba, Rossella

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ISBN 10: 1911529048 ISBN 13: 9781911529040

Casa editrice: Ubiquity Press, 2017

Riassunto

Scientists deserve public recognition. The ways that they are depicted, however, are severely limited in physical and personal traits, helping to establish and enhance stereotypes under the general title of ‘scientist’. These stereotypes range from the arrogant researcher who wants to rule the world, to the lab coat wearing ‘nerdy’ genius, but all generally fall to an extreme view of an existing perception of what a scientist should look and be like. For example, the popular image of ‘a scientist’ overlooks the presence women almost entirely unless attributed to specific subjects and/or with narrow character depictions. The implications can be far-reaching. Young people, being heavily swayed by what they see and hear in the media, may avoid scientific careers because of these limited or unflattering portrayals of the scientific community, regardless of whether they reflect real life.

Based on findings from the Light’13 project, this book examines such stereotypes and questions whether it is possible to adjust people’s perception of scientists and to increase interest in science and scientific careers through a series of specific actions and events.

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Informazioni sugli autori

Antonio Tintori is a sociologist, working at Institute for Research on Population and Social Policies of the National Research Council, in Rome, Italy.

Rossella Palomba is a social demographer working at Institute for Research on Population and Social Policies of the National Research Council, in Rome, Italy.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Ubiquity Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2017
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1911529048
• ISBN 13: 9781911529040
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 120
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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