September 15th, 2011 | RESEARCH
There exists a distinct disconnect between scientistsā perception of nature and peopleās worldview. This ādisconnectā though has dialectical relationship with science communication processes which, causes impediments in the propagation of scientific ideas. Those ideas, which are placed at large cultural distance, do not easily become a part of cognitive structure of a common citizen or peoples thought complex. Low level of public understanding of bio-energy technologies is one such sphere of understanding. The present study is based on assumption that public debate on bio-energy is part of the larger human concern about climate change. In this paper we present meta-analyses from published literature and take a look at the surveys that have been carried out at national and international level. In the second section of the article we also present analysis of the survey study carried out in India and locate the shifts in public understanding of science.
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Gauhar Raza, Author, NISCAIR (CSIR)PVS Kumar, Author, NISCAIR (CSIR)
Surjit Singh, Author, NISCAIR (CSIR)
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Identifier Type: ISSN
Identifier: 1824-2049
Publication: Journal of Science Communication
Volume: 10
Number: 3
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Access and Inclusion: Rural
Audience: General Public | Scientists
Discipline: Climate | Ecology | forestry | agriculture | Engineering | Physics | Technology
Resource Type: Peer-reviewed article | Research Products
Environment Type: Media and Technology | Public Programs