The evolution of science communication research in Australia

Science Communication in the World: Practices, Theories and Trends

Volumn , Issue , 2012, Pages 19-32

  Metcalfe, Jenni ^a   Gascoigne, Toss ^b  

^a Director of Econnect Communication   (Australia)

^b Toss Gascoigne and Associates   (Australia)

Author keywords

Australia; Australian science communicators; Engagement; Public communication of science and technology; Research; Science communication; Science communication courses

Indexed keywords

EID: 84956477592     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.1007/978-94-007-4279-6_2     Document Type: Chapter

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