The Rightful Place of Science: Citizen Science

by Darlene Cavalier, Eric B. Kennedy

This volume in The Rightful Place of Science series explores citizen science, the movement to reshape the relationship between science and the public. By not only participating in scientific projects but actively helping to decide what research questions are asked and how that research is conducted, ordinary citizens are transforming how science benefits society. Through vivid chapters that describe the history and theory of citizen science, detailed examples of brilliant citizen science projects, and a look at the movement's future, The Rightful Place of Citizen Science is the ideal guide for anyone interested in one of the most important trends in scientific practice.

152 pages, Paperback

Published May 29, 2016

Reviews

[Saurabh Levin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gives a great overview of contemporary citizen science, and how the interpretations of the subject have evolved over time.
I thought the discussions were bit US - centric, and it did leave me wanting to know about how other cultures have tackled citizen science over time. Nevertheless, this was very informative for such a concise read.

[Michael Bear · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent introduction to the subject of citizen science: highly recommended!

[Cari Ritzenthaler · Rating 3 out of 5]

Offered a lot of insight on how people find citizen science opportunities and how they benefit from those opportunities. I was hoping for more information about how citizen science can be used as an educational tool. But still great!