Not, as its title might seem to imply, a “how to” guide, but rather a detailed examination from direct in-the-field research of why those who reject at least some aspects of modern science and at times reason and logic itself, Dr. McIntyre’s book presents the “why’s” that are necessary to understand before any “how’s” can or should be undertaken
Since their inauguration by Michael Faraday in 1825, the Christmas Lectures of the Royal Institution have been presented annually with only a break from 1939 to 1942. The purpose of the lectures is simple: to present discoveries in the various fields of science to popular audience, adults and children alike, in manner that is engaging […]
When it comes right down to it, science communication is a modern development in the ancient art of rhetoric. However as rhetoric is, at its heart, interested in how an audience may be convinced of a writer’s or speaker’s argument, the question eventually must be asked as to what ethical considerations must be taken into account when communicating scientific information to an audience.
If there’s one thing Mark Avery knows (and before any wags start up, he knows far more than just one thing…) it’s how to talk to people about nature conservation. As a twenty-five year veteran of the RSPB, thirteen of those as the organization’s conservation director, Mark has quite likely spent more time communicating about the subject through his speaking, writing, and for all I know interpretive dance, than most anyone else I’ve yet met.