Country-specific factors that compel South African scientists to engage with public audiences
Date
2018
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SISSA Medialab
Abstract
A study in South Africa shed light on a set of factors, specific to this country, that compel South African scientists towards public engagement. It highlights the importance of history, politics, culture and socio-economic conditions in influencing scientists' willingness to engage with lay audiences. These factors have largely been overlooked in studies of scientists' public communication behaviours.
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CITATION: Joubert, M. 2018. Country-specific factors that compel South African scientists to engage with public audiences. Journal of Science Communication, 17(4):C04, doi:10.22323/2.17040304.
The original publication is available at https://jcom.sissa.it
The original publication is available at https://jcom.sissa.it
Keywords
Communication in science -- South Africa, Public engagement -- South Africa
Citation
Joubert, M. 2018. Country-specific factors that compel South African scientists to engage with public audiences. Journal of Science Communication, 17(4):C04, doi:10.22323/2.17040304.