Science, Society and Sustainability: Education and Empowerment for an Uncertain World
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The Changing Aspects And Roles Of Science: Implications For A Sustainable And Democratic Society -- Issues And Scenarios / Donald Gray, Laura Colucci-gray And Elena Camino -- From Certainty To Complexity: Science And Technology In A Democratic Society / Alice Benessia -- Post-normal Relationships Between Science And Society: Implications For Public Engagement / Angela Guimarães Pereira -- Active Citizenship, A Case Study: The Controversy Of High-speed Rail In The Susa Valley / Luca Giunti And Elena Camino -- Language And Science / Elena Camino And Martin Dodman With Alice Benessia -- Science And Sustainability: Implications For Learning And Teaching Process -- Towards A Sustainability Education / Donald Gray, Laura Colucci-gray And Elena Camino -- Sustainable Education / Stephen Sterling -- Science Education For Sustainability: Teaching Learning Processes With Science Researchers And Trainee Teachers / Marta Angelotti [and Others] -- Role-play As A Tool For Learning And Participation In A Post-normal Science Framework / Laura Colucci-gray -- Conclusion: Complexity, Emancipation And Empowerment / Donald Gray, Laura Colucci-gray And Elena Camino. Edited By Donald Gray, Laura Colucci-gray And Elena Camino. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates the evolving relationship between scientific practice, democratic governance, and educational frameworks in the context of global sustainability challenges. The editors, Donald Gray, Elena Camino, and Laura Colucci-Gray, assemble a multidisciplinary collection of essays that examine how scientific knowledge is produced, communicated, and applied within society. By shifting from traditional models of certainty to frameworks of complexity, the authors argue for a more participatory and emancipatory approach to science education that empowers citizens to engage with uncertain, real-world problems.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of post-normal science and its implications for public engagement and democratic decision-making.
- Case studies on active citizenship, including the controversy surrounding high-speed rail development in the Susa Valley.
- Methodological tools for educators, such as the use of role-play to facilitate learning within complex scientific frameworks.
- Theoretical discussions on the intersection of language, science, and sustainability education.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts identify this collection as a significant resource for educators and researchers interested in the intersection of science communication and social responsibility. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a foundational text for those exploring the pedagogical shifts required for a sustainable future.
Page Count:
246
Publication Date:
2010-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
0203875125
ISBN-13:
9780203875124
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