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The Language of Science
Contributor(s): Reeves, Carol (Author)
ISBN: 0415346355     ISBN-13: 9780415346351
Publisher: Routledge
OUR PRICE:   $171.00  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: August 2005
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Annotation: The "Intertext "series has been specifically designed to meet the needs of contemporary English Language Studies. Working with Texts: a core introduction to language analysis (second edition 2001) is the foundation text, which is complemented by a range of 'satellite titles. These provide students with hands-on practical experience of textual analysis through special topics, and can be used individually or in conjunction with Working with Texts.
"The Language of Science":
- Explores the way in which scientific language is used (and, at times, abused) by politicians, the media and ourselves.
- Demonstrates the interaction between linguistics and science.
- Is illustrated with a wide range of examples from the MMR vaccine to AIDs and the biological weapons debate, and includes a glossary as well as ideas for further reading.
- Looks at the role of 'names' and 'labels' in assigning levels of importance to scientific phenomenon.
- Examines the use of scientific language and the derogatory connotations it may denote as it is used amongst individuals.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Rhetoric
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing - General
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - General
Dewey: 808.066
LCCN: 2005004872
Series: Intertext
Physical Information: 0.62" H x 6.86" W x 9.98" (0.97 lbs) 132 pages
 
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Publisher Description:

The communication of scientific principles is becoming increasingly important in a world that relies on technology. Exploring the use of scientific language in the news and examining how important scientific ideas are reported and communicated, this title in the Intertext series takes a look at the use and misuse of scientific language and how it shapes our lives.

The Language of Science:

  • explores the goals of, and problems with, scientific language and terminology
  • demonstrates the power and misuse of scientific discourse in the media
  • examines the special qualities of scientific communication
  • explores how science and popular culture interact
  • is illustrated with a wide range of examples from the MMR vaccine to AIDS and the biological weapons debate, and includes a glossary as well as ideas for further reading.

This practical book is ideal for post-16 to undergraduate students in English Language, Linguistics, Journalism, Communications Studies or Science Communication.