Varughese, Shiju Sam. <br/><br/>
Contested knowledge :  science, media and democracy in Kerala / 
Shiju Sam Varughese. 
 - First edition. 
 - xvi, 290 pages ;  23 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-271) and index. 
<br/><br/>CONTENTS: Introduction -- Science, media, Risk politics:  constructing a scientific public sphere -- Mediating  science: scientific-citizen public and the regional press  --Public regulation of science: clinical trails at the  regional cancer center -- Loss of trust in experts:  earthquakes,dams, and well collapses -- Border crossings:  the colored rain controversy -- The backstage: science  news in the making -- Conclusion: science, media, and the  question of democracy.        
<br/><br/> This work challenges the general perception that mass  media fails to communicate scientific studies and  research to the public. Through detailed case studies of  journalistic presentation of science news in regional  newspapers in Kerala, the book demonstrates that mass  media has a rather complex relationship with science in  contemporary democracies. The social dynamics of their  mutual resonance and its impact on public engagement with  science is the key emphasis ofthe book. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0199469121(hardback) 9780199469123 (hardback) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Communication in science--India--Kerala.<br/>Democracy and science--India--Kerala.<br/>Science--Social aspects--India--Kerala.<br/>Science in mass media.