The Language of ScienceRoutledge, 17 лист. 2005 р. - 144 стор. 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:
This practical book is ideal for post-16 to undergraduate students in English Language, Linguistics, Journalism, Communications Studies or Science Communication. |
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Metaphors as theories about atomic structure | 28 |
Grammatical metaphor and scientific theory | 41 |
Grammatical metaphor and academic writing | 45 |
Types of statements and the evolution of scientific facts | 59 |
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Tracing consensus about AIDS | 67 |
Understanding the rhetorical in science | 73 |
Rhetoric as persuasive art | 80 |
Rhetoric and AIDS | 89 |
Summary | 96 |
Discursive hegemonies | 103 |
Summary | 114 |
Summary | 124 |
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