Histories of Science Communication

Science communication has been central to our understanding of Modern Europe, and it also plays an important role in other parts the world. The aim this article is present key narratives—histories—about development science Europe beyond. Surveying contributions, identifies two main narratives about Europe: one widening gaps between public (informational, epistemological, moral gaps) building bridges through dialogue, engagement, participation. Beyond same appear but often with twists. discussion Latin America, for example, includes colonial postcolonial dimensions, whereas narrative (science popularization) China emphasizes embeddedness national politics. Together, histories show that not diminutive or distorted form rather sum social conversations around science.