The Representation of Science and Scientists on Postage Stamps: A science communication study (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781925021783)

The Representation of Science and Scientists on Postage Stamps examines how the postal authorities of the world have developed unique techniques to portray science and scientists in order to convey a message behind the stamp issue. It is a multi-disciplinary examination that investigates visual representation, semiotics, science, science history and politics, amongst other issues. The author introduces and describes a technique for looking at how and why images may have been chosen. Is the image a mirror reflecting a known reality or is it a lens to challenge, to prompt further thought or action? He also hypothesises that the Internet created a real change to science communication, influencing the way images of science were used. The stamp message changed from that of pursuing a public understanding approach to an awareness of science with its increasing contextual content.

Author: Christopher B. Yardley
ISBN-10: 1925021785
ISBN-13: 9781925021783
Publisher: Anu Press
Language: English
Published: 02/01/2015
Pages: 310
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.56lbs
Size: 9.84h x 6.93w x 0.84d