The Public Understanding of Science - Royal Society

The Public Understanding of Science

Report of a Royal Society a d hoc Group endorsed by the Council of the Royal Society

The Royal Society 6 Carlton House Terrace

London S W l Y 5AG

CONTENTS

Preface Summary 1. Introduction 2. Why it matters 3. The present position 4. Formal education 5. The mass media 6. ' The scientific community 7. Public lectures, children's activities, museums and libraries 8. Industry 9. Conclusions and recommendations

Annexes A. List of those submitting evidence B. Visits and seminars C. Selected bibliography

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