Neuroscience in the Public Sphere

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Apr 2012 Ireland English Publisher:Elsevier BVJournal:Neuron, volume 74, pages 220-226 (issn: 0896-6273,

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Authors: O'Connor, Cliodhna; Rees, Geraint; Joffe, Helene;

doi: 10.1016/j.neuron.2012.04.004

pmid: 22542177

Neuroscience in the Public Sphere

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Abstract

The media are increasingly fascinated by neuroscience. Here, we consider how neuroscientific discoveries are thematically represented in the popular press and the implications this has for society. In communicating research, neuroscientists should be sensitive to the social consequences neuroscientific information may have once it enters the public sphere.

Country

Ireland

Related Organizations

Wellcome Centre for Human Neuroimaging
United Kingdom
University College London
United Kingdom
Maynooth University
Ireland

Keywords

Information Dissemination, Neuroscience(all), Neurosciences, 610, Brain, 600, Social Perception, Animals, Humans, Social Media

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