Title :
The impact of new technology on science communication
Author_Institution :
Open Univ., Milton Keynes, UK
Abstract :
The convergence of computer and communication technologies have a wide ranging influence in society. The article describes ways in which the working practices of modern scientists have been influenced by these developments and discusses implications for the teaching of science and the study of communication in science
Keywords :
Internet; education; natural sciences; social aspects of automation; technological forecasting; telecommunication; communication technologies; modern scientists; new technology; science communication; society; teaching; working practices; Communication networks; Communications technology; Computer networks; Data analysis; Educational technology; File servers; Instruments; Laboratories; Packaging; Workstations;
Conference_Titel :
Technology and Society, 1997. 'Technology and Society at a Time of Sweeping Change'. Proceedings., 1997 International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Glasgow
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3982-7
DOI :
10.1109/ISTAS.1997.658886
