Controversy in science museums : re-imagining exhibition spaces and practice /: re-imagining exhibition spaces and practice. (2020)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Erminia Pedretti, Ana Maria Navas Iannini.
• Authors: Pedretti, Erminia; Navas Iannini, Ana Maria
• Contents: Dedication List of figures and tables Acknowledgements Introduction Part 1: Articulating Theoretical Landscapes Chapter 1: Towards more progressive views of scientific literacy in science museums Chapter 2: Science communication, public engagement and science museums Chapter 3: Generations of science museums: Changing roles, changing goals Chapter 4: Engaging controversy Reflective Questions and Activities Part 2: Tales From The Field Chapter 5: Deconstructing science: A Question of Truth Chapter 6: Growing concerns: Preventing Youth Pregnancy Chapter 7: Under the skin: Body Worlds Chapter 8: Breaking taboos: Mental Health: Mind Matters Reflective Questions and Activities Part 3: Revisiting Science Museums: Embracing Controversial Terrains Chapter 9: Visitor voices Chapter 10: Institutional inspirations and inclinations Chapter 11: Navigating controversy in science museums Chapter 12: Science museums re-imagined Reflective Questions and Activities Index
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: London : Routledge
• Publication Date: 2020
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white, and colour)
• Subjects: 507.4; Science museums; Science museums -- Public opinion; Science museums -- Public relations; Museums -- Curatorship; Museum exhibits -- Social aspects
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780429017759; 9780429017766; 9780429017742; 9780429507588
• Related ISBNs: 9781138579972; 9781138579989
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