On social change, agency, and public interest: what can science communication learn from public relations?

This essay explores the relationship of science communication and public relations and contends that science communication has something to learn from public relations research. I provide an alternate history of public relations, drawn from the history of social movements (activism). I outline two a...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of science communication 2020-01, Vol.19 (2), p.1
1. Verfasser: Roberson, Tara
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:This essay explores the relationship of science communication and public relations and contends that science communication has something to learn from public relations research. I provide an alternate history of public relations, drawn from the history of social movements (activism). I outline two areas from public relations theory: first, notions of human agency and equity in communication and, second, public interest in public communication. In doing so, I highlight how research from critical public relations could contribute to science communication efforts to enable participation with science and technology from wider, more diverse publics.
ISSN:1824-2049
1824-2049
DOI:10.22323/2.19020401