| Main Title |
Trust and confidence at the interfaces of the life sciences and society : does the public trust science? : a workshop summary / |
| Author |
Resnick, Helaine E.,
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| Other Authors |
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| Publisher |
The National Academies Press, |
| Year Published |
2015 |
| OCLC Number |
928122432 |
| ISBN |
9780309377928; 0309377927 |
| Subjects |
Life sciences--United States--Public opinion--Congresses ;
Communication in science--United States--Congresses ;
Science in mass media--Congresses
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
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Checkout
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| EOAM |
Q172.5.P82 2015 |
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Region 8 Technical Library/Denver,CO |
11/23/2015 |
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| Collation |
xii, 53 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Notes |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents Notes |
Workshop speakers explored factors that affect trust in science and scientific findings on such issues as childhood vaccination, cancer screenings, and synthetic biology. Participants also discussed challenges within the scientific community to address trust and potential pathways toward improved public engagement in science.-- What is trust? -- What do we know about trust in science? -- Government, politics, science, and trust -- Trusted and trustworthy media -- Linking knowledge to action. |
