science, media and democracy in Kerala Varughese, Shiju Sam. creator text First edition. monographic xvi, 290 pages ; 23 cm 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. 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. Shiju Sam Varughese. Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-271) and index. Communication in science India Kerala Democracy and science India Kerala Science Social aspects India Kerala Science in mass media 0199469121(hardback) 9780199469123 (hardback) 6649