The Language of Popular Science Analyzing the Communication of Advanced Ideas to Lay Readers |
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| Author:
| Pilkington, Olga A. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4766-7253-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2019 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $39.95USD $4.00 |
Book Description:
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If you read popular science, you might wonder what makes these books work. The use of language is the key. Olga A. Pilkington uses linguistic analysis to show how expert popularizers use the narratives, definitions, and voices of scientists to engage readers, promote the scientific community, and demonstrate the power of science.
If you read popular science, you might wonder what makes these books work. The use of language is the key. Olga A. Pilkington uses linguistic analysis to show how expert popularizers use the narratives, definitions, and voices of scientists to engage readers, promote the scientific community, and demonstrate the power of science.