New trends in earth-science outreach and engagement the nature of communication / Jeanette L. Drake, Yekaterina Y. Kontar ; Gwynne S. Rife, editors.
| Other author | Drake, Jeanette L. |
| Other author | Kontar, Yekaterina Y. |
| Other author | Rife, Gwynne S. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Cham ; New York : Springer, 2014. |
| Description | xxviii, 244 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Series | Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research ; volume 38 Advances in natural and technological hazards research ; v.38. |
| Contents | Part I. Framing climate change -- 1. Assessing corporate influence on climate change dialogue / Gretchen Goldman, Francesca Grifo, Paul Rogerson, and Benjamin L. Gutman -- 2. Reaching out beyond the usual suspects and traditional media : re-branding climate change as a problem with a feasible solution / Geoffrey Haines-Stiles, Richard B. Alley, and Erna Akuginow -- 3. Investigating connections between industry affiliation and climate change attitudes / Sue Schrader, Chris Danielson, and Scyller J. Borglum -- Part II. The role of science in the conversation -- 4. Science advocacy and the legal system : is life cycle assessment unconstitutional? / Danny Cullenward and David Weiskopf -- 5. Reduction of conflicts in mining development using "Good neighbor agreements" / Alexandra Masaitis and Glenn C. Miller -- 6. Science communication and the tension between evidence-based and inclusive features of policy making / Sarah Michaels, John Holmes, and Louise Shaxson -- 7. Science communication and the role of scientists in the policy discussion / Kristan Uhlenbrock, Elizabeth Landau, and Erik Hankin -- Part III. Friending earth via social media -- 8. Transmedia storytelling in science communication : one subject, multiple media, unlimited stories / Kevin Moloney and Marijke Unger -- 9. Experience our planet : interpreting earth sciences in a museum environment / Simon Schneider and Gilla Simon -- 10. Impacts of geospatial information for decision making / Francoise Pearlman, Richard Bernknopf, Mary Ann Stewart, and Jay S. Pearlman -- Part IV. STEMming the tide of science illiteracy -- 11. Infusing climate and energy literacy throughout the curriculum / Minda Berbeco and Mark McCaffrey -- 12. Enticiing students to pursue STEM-related careers through cyber-driven learning / Gwynne S. Rife and Julie McIntosh -- 13. Using video projects in the science classroom / Philip D. Wade and Arlene R. Courtney -- Part V. Organization for resources and resiliency -- 14. Stakeholder-driven research for climate adaptation in New York City / Nir Y. Krakauer -- 15. Funding of geosciences : coordinating national and international resources / Bente Lilja Bye and Kathleen S. Fontaine -- 16. Big benefit from big data : a real-time data product creation and distribution system / Michael D. Haderman, Adam N. Pasch, Timoth S. Dye, Alan C. Chan, Dianne S. Miller, John E. White, and Philip G. Dickerson -- 17. Trusted sources : the role scientific societies can play in informing public opinion on climate change / Christine W. McEntee. |
| Abstract | "Examines the processes of communication necessary in bridging the chasm between climate change and natural hazard knowledge and public opinion and policy ... [taking] a proactive and prescriptive approach to communicating with the public, the media, and policy makers about the importance of Earth science in everyday life"-- Page 4 of cover. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2013956602 |
| ISBN | 9783319018201 (hbk : acid-free paper) |
| ISBN | 3319018205 (hbk : acid-free paper) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
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