Don't Be Such a Scientist
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| Author | Randy Olson |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Science, Communication |
| Publisher | Island Press |
Publication date | September 28, 2009 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 256 p. 6x9 |
| ISBN | 978-1-59726-563-8 |
| OCLC | 286479843 |
| 501.4 22 | |
| LC Class | Q223 .O47 2009 |
Don't Be Such A Scientist: Talking Substance in an Age of Style is a book published by Island Press written by scientist-turned-filmmaker Randy Olson which arises from a talk of the same title Olson gave to science audiences at universities[1] and museums for five years preceding its publication. The focus of the book is the challenge scientists face in communicating to the general public in an age of information-overload. Olson draws on his two careers, first as a marine biologist who achieved a tenured professorship, then his second career which began when he then resigned to attend film school and acting classes, eventually becoming an independent feature filmmaker.[2] Among other topics, the book addresses the role of spontaneity, storytelling, and likeability in the mass communication of science.