Trusting Science: Why We Need to Reconsider School Science Teaching

Trusting Science: Why We Need to Reconsider School Science Teaching - Hardcover

$68.31
$68.31
Skip to product information
Trusting Science: Why We Need to Reconsider School Science Teaching
  • Trusting Science: Why We Need to Reconsider School Science Teaching
Trusting Science: Why We Need to Reconsider School Science Teaching - Hardcover

Trusting Science: Why We Need to Reconsider School Science Teaching - Hardcover

by Kostas Kampourakis
$68.31
$68.31

Book Overview

In today's world of social media and information overload, certain science topics related to policy decisions, such as vaccination, ignite controversy. Beyond the usual explanations of science denial and ideological battles lies a deeper issue: a widespread distrust fueled by poor science communication.

Trusting Science: Why We Need to Reconsider School Science Teaching reveals how a lack of understanding of how science is done can result in distrust among those who aren't inherently against science. This book highlights the urgent need for better public education on how science truly works-from gathering evidence and understanding uncertainties to recognizing the role of experts and even the biases scientists may have.

Drawing on historical and contemporary socio-scientific controversies, particularly - but not only - in the realm of vaccination, Dr. Kostas Kampourakis offers insightful solutions to bridge the gap between scientists and the public. By enhancing communication and education, he argues, we can foster a more realistic and appreciative view of science, recognizing both its immense potential and its limitations.

Trusting Science is a must-read for anyone interested in better understanding science and in the future of public trust in science.
ISBN9780197787106
Author Kostas Kampourakis
PublisherOxford University Press
GenreEducation and History
FormatHardcover
PublishedMay 2025
LanguageENG- English
Pages248
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

Related Subjects

History Nonfiction Science

1% fer Each of the Seven Seas

Every purchase sends 7% of our profits to The Ocean Cleanup. No fine print, no opt-in — just how we sail.

Whoever Ye Be, Welcome Aboard

Queer lit, music, art, philosophy, fiction — stories for every kind of soul. Come as ye are, matey.

More by Kostas Kampourakis

Trusting Science: Why We Need to Reconsider School Science Teaching

Trusting Science: Why We Need to Reconsider School Science Teaching - Hardcover

Trusting Science: Why We Need to Reconsider School Science Teaching - Hardcover

By Kostas Kampourakis

About Kostas Kampourakis

Kostas Kampourakis currently works at the University of Geneva, where he teaches courses to undergraduate biology students, PhD students, and science teachers. He is the author and editor of several books about science, with a particular interest in the public understanding of evolution and genetics, as well as the nature of science. He is also the Editor of the book series Understanding Life, published by Cambridge University Press. In the past, he was the editor-in-chief of the journal Science & Education, as well as the founding editor of two book series focusing on science education.

You may also like