Science · 1999 · 30 citations · 0 references
Social SciencesCommunicationMedia CriticismMedia StudiesScience CommunicationMedia EthicsMedia Influence On CultureNews MediaPublic Engagement With SciencePublic Perceptions Of SciencePublic Understanding Of ScienceMedia Coverage Of ScienceMedia Representation Of SciencePopularization Of SciencePublic Acceptance Of SciencePublic Attitudes Toward ScienceScience Narratives In MediaScience News CoverageScience News Reporting
Scientists dislike negative portrayals of scientists and scientific research in the media. However, a closer examination reveals that these media images are inevitable and probably cannot be changed. Science should turn instead to practical steps to improve its image with the public.