Controversy in science museums : re-imagining exhibition spaces and practice /: re-imagining exhibition spaces and practice. (2020)
- Record Type:
- Book
- Title:
- Controversy in science museums : re-imagining exhibition spaces and practice /: re-imagining exhibition spaces and practice. (2020)
- Main Title:
- Controversy in science museums : re-imagining exhibition spaces and practice
- 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 - Notes:
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