[(Creating Connections : Museums and the Public Understanding of Current Research)] [Edited by David Chittenden ] published on

by David Chittenden

Creating Connections looks at the public understanding of research (PUR) and how it affects what science museums do. What are the opportunities and critical issues in PUR? What strategies are working and what are some pitfalls? What can be learned from the media's experiences with PUR? Creating Connections will be an invaluable resource for science museum professionals who want to guide their institutions and their visitors toward a new understanding of and appreciation for current research.

Hardcover

First published January 1, 2004