Escape from the ivory tower a guide to making your science matter / Nancy Baron ; with contributions by Liz Neeley and the COMPASS team.

Author/creator Baron, Nancy, 1964-
Format Electronic
Publication InfoWashington, DC : Island Press,
Descriptionxxii, 246 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
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Contents The scientist communicator. Introduction ; The decision to speak out -- A clash of cultures. What you need to know about journalists ; Tell me a story : what journalists want from you ; What the changing world of the media means for you ; What you need to know about policymakers ; Inform my decision : what policymakers want from you -- The how-to toolkit. Deliver a clear message ; Ace your interview ; Fine-tune for radio and television ; Reach out instead of waiting ; Promote a paper ; Enter the political fray -- Becoming an agent of change. After the splash, the backlash ; Leading the way : ten steps to success.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 233-238) and index.
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