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Don't Be Such a Scientist

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Don't Be Such A Scientist: Talking Substance in an Age of Style
AuthorRandy Olson
LanguageEnglish
GenreScience, Communication
PublisherIsland Press
Publication date
September 28, 2009
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (Paperback)
Pages256 p. 6x9
ISBN978-1-59726-563-8
OCLC286479843
501.4 22
LC ClassQ223 .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.

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