The Public Appreciation of Science in Contemporary America.

Etzioni, Amitai; Nunn, Clyde

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Publication Date: 1974

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The Public Appreciation of Science in Contemporary America

Etzioni, Amitai; Nunn, Clyde

Daedalus, 103, 3, 191-206, Sum 74

An exploration of attitudes of various publics towards science as revealed in polls and surveys shows support for the thesis that, although science has lost some support, many of the defectors are among those who are politically weaker, less-informed, and less-educated. (Author/KM)

Descriptors: Data Analysis, Public Opinion, Sciences, Scientific Attitudes, Surveys

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