Communicating Popular Science

Part I. Foundations

1. Popular Science Writing: Problems and Potential
Sarah Tinker Perrault

2. Theoretical and Analytical Framework
Sarah Tinker Perrault

3. A Brief History of Science Popularization
Sarah Tinker Perrault

4. Practitioner Perspectives on their Craft
Sarah Tinker Perrault

Part II. Applications

5. Boundary Work: Presenting Science in Context
Sarah Tinker Perrault

6. Expertise: Broadening the Scope of Participation
Sarah Tinker Perrault

7. Ethos: Establishing Relationships with Readers
Sarah Tinker Perrault

8. Rhetorical Orientations: Inviting Reader Engagement
Sarah Tinker Perrault

9. Technocracy and Democracy: Talking about Risk
Sarah Tinker Perrault

Part III. Final Words

10. Conclusion: Toward a New Social Contract
Sarah Tinker Perrault

Keywords: Cultural and Media Studies, Regional and Cultural Studies, Philosophy of Science, Science Education, Media Studies, Democracy, Popular Science, general