Brian Martin

Controversy Manual (Bok)

Climate change, psychiatric drugs, genetically modified organisms, nuclear power, fluoridation, stem cell research - these are just a few of the hundreds of issues involving science and technology that are vigorously debated. If you care about an issue, how can you be more effective in arguing for your viewpoint and campaigning in support of it? The Controversy Manual offers practical advice for campaigners as well as plenty of information for people who want to better understand what\'s happening and to be able to discuss the issues with friends.

The Controversy Manual provides information for understanding controversies, arguing against opponents, getting your message out, and defending against attack. Whether experts are on your side or mostly on the side of opponents, you\'ll find advice for being more effective. While not taking sides on individual controversies, the emphasis is on fostering fair and open debate and opposing those who use power and manipulation to get their way.

The author Brian Martin is professor of social sciences at the University of Wollongong, Australia. He has been involved in and studied scientific and technological controversies since the 1970s, and is the author numerous publications addressing controversy dynamics.

Författare:	Brian Martin
Titel:	Controversy Manual
Typ:	Bok
Kategori:	Böcker/Samhälle & Politik/Samhälle & Politik
Releasedatum:	2014-08-01
Artikelnummer:	708182
Lagerstatus:	Beställningsvara Leveranstid: från 7 vardagar
EAN:	9781291672411
ISBN:	1291672411
Språk:	Engelska
Bandtyp:	Häftad
Mått(BxHxD):	145x210x26 mm
Omfång:	465 sidor
Vikt:	670 gram
Titel:	Controversy Manual
Förlag:	Bokförlaget Korpen