Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-166) and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- Theory and method : genre studies and rhetorical criticism -- Crowdfunding : genres for funding research -- Databases : genres for knowledge production -- Blogging : genres for scientific engagement -- Conclusion.
Summary:
"Brings together genre studies and the rhetoric of science to examine a range of new forms of science communication that challenge traditional presumptions about experts (scientists) and nonexperts (the public)--including Twitter and Reddit AMAs, crowdfunding proposals such as Kickstarter and Experiment.com, civic-minded databases such as Safecast, and the PLOS blogging network"-- Provided by publisher.
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