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ERIC Number: EJ352974
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1986
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Science for Specific Social Purposes (SSSP): Perspectives on Adult Scientific Literacy.
Layton, David; And Others
Studies in Science Education, v13 p27-52 1986
Addresses the need for a public understanding of science. Presents both an historical perspective and a current view of the public's understanding of science. Reviews international examples of adult science programs and discusses the need for adult scientific literacy. (ML)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, International Educational Exchange, Public Opinion, Science and Society, Science Education, Science History, Science Instruction, Scientific Literacy
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Public Understanding of Science Program
Note: Studies in Education Ltd., Railway Cottages, Wansford Road, Driffield, East Yorkshire, Y025 0JL, United Kingdom.