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Science Communication at a Time of Crisis: Emergency, Democracy, and Persuasion

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  • Sarah R. Davies

    (Department of Science and Technology Studies, University of Vienna, 1010 Vienna, Austria)

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This commentary essay reflects on the role of science communication in contemporary democratic societies, with a particular focus on how it should be imagined and practiced in times of crisis and emergency such as the COVID-19 pandemic or climate change. I distinguish between science communication that is oriented to strategic and democratic goals, and argue for the continued importance of science communication in nurturing democracy even at times of crisis. I close by suggesting principles that might guide such communication, and by relating these arguments to an understanding of science communication as ‘the social conversation around science’.

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  • Sarah R. Davies, 2022. "Science Communication at a Time of Crisis: Emergency, Democracy, and Persuasion," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(9), pages 1-8, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:14:y:2022:i:9:p:5103-:d:800562
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