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Use and abuse of scientific knowledge: The portrayal in the media

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Title: Use and abuse of scientific knowledge: The portrayal in the media

Authors: Huma Baqai

Journal: Business Review

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Publisher: Institute of Business Administration, Karachi

Country: Pakistan

Year: 2012

Volume: 7

Issue: 1

Language: English

Keywords: Mass mediascientific knowledgedebateConduct of life

Categories
Media Studies (4704) Sociology (44910) Ethics (4403) Science Studies (73) Communication (2253)

Abstract

The utility of science and media to the human race is not a point of debate. The new paradigm is the interplay between science and media. Both are cost and time intensive endeavors, having a huge impact on public life and conduct. The use and benefits of sciences are innumerable and stand uncontested. The abuse of science comes from three sources. And this abuse happens because science sells. The three sources of abuse are: Politics·Media·Advertising These three sources are intrinsically linked. Our focus will be "media".

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