President's lecture: the need for scientific communication with the public
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The American Assn for the Advancement of science president believes that problems communicating about science are the major factors impeding the application of scientific knowledge to the solution of social and environmental problems.
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1993
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Science and diversity: a compelling national interest
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Many universities and research institutions will continue to remove barriers to women and minorities in science even though court rulings and legislative initiatives dismantling 'group-sensitive' policies are increasing in popularity.
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1996
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Postmodernism
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There is some evidence of a growing antiscience attitude in the US and a tendency to blame science for failing to solve the problems of mankind. A proposal for a new covenant between science and society is one response to the debate.
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1993
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