Evolution of a public intellectual: coral reef biologist Jeremy Jackson

March 28th, 2017 | RESEARCH

This commentary is both a case study of the evolution of one public intellectual, and an analysis of how he has broadened his voice beyond the standard academic bubble. His story gives a perspective on the question of, “How do public intellectuals get their start?” They almost certainly begin as “mere” intellectuals — the public part comes later. But how? How does a studious academic go from following the media to being part of the media?

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Randy Olson, Author

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Identifier Type: ISSN
Identifier: 1824-2049

Publication: Journal of Science Communication
Volume: 16
Number: 1

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Audience: General Public | Museum | ISE Professionals | Scientists
Discipline: Life science
Resource Type: Mass Media Article | Reference Materials
Environment Type: Broadcast Media | Comics | Books | Newspapers | Media and Technology | Public Programs | Websites | Mobile Apps | Online Media