Ideal for skimming and reading a chapter or two, these books can help you analyze science writing in a broader historical context. Consider them as case studies where we already know the outcome!
What choices did the authors make to disseminate their scientific findings?
How did marginalized and people outside of the scientific mainstream use alternative communication methods to participate in science?
How were scientific controversies and debates communicated to the public, and what impact did this have on the progress of science?
In what ways did science communication influence public policy and decision-making?
What can we learn about current science communication?