Trusting Science : Why We Need to Reconsider School Science Teaching, Hardcov...

by Kostas Kampourakis

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Trusting Science : Why We Need to Reconsider School Science Teaching, Hardcover by Kampourakis, Kostas, ISBN 019778710X, ISBN-13 9780197787106, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US "Certain scientific fields have long been battlegrounds of controversy, echoing a deep-seated public distrust towards science. This distrust is especially pronounced in areas of policy science, that is, science that informs policy decisions such as vaccination programs. This book explores the roots of this distrust, setting it apart from outright denial of science. While absolute denial is rare, distrust can be quite widespread, often nourished by personal experiences or the persuasive testimonies of others. Trusting Science embarks on a journey to uncover some underexplored causes of science distrust. It thus underscores the necessity of demystifying science by illuminating the nature of scientific evidence, the inevitable presence of uncertainty, the indispensable role of expertise, and the subtle sway of personal biases. Drawing on historical examples from vaccination and other life sciences, Trusting Science offers opportunities for reflection about how science is done and argues that a renaissance in science education and communication is crucial for cultivating realistic expectations and rebuilding public trust in science"--

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
• Year: 2025
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9780197787106
• Condition: Fine

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