Science and Technology Production
Perceptions of public communication on archaeology and heritage. The case of the scientists of Atapuerca (Spain)

Article

Date
2022
Publishing House and Editing Place
Sissa Medialab
Magazine
Journal of Science Communication JCOM, vol. 21 (pp. 1-22) - ISSN 1824-2049
Sissa Medialab
ISSN
1824-2049
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This paper presents an analysis of the scientists? perceptions of publiccommunication on the scientific themes related to the archaeological sitesof Atapuerca (Spain), which are included in the UNESCO World HeritageList. Based on a qualitative/ethnographic methodology, testimonies fromresearchers were collected on the impact of dissemination in the field ofheritage and scientific culture. Findings show a communication imprint thatis inherent to the scientific and management project, in which th... This paper presents an analysis of the scientists? perceptions of publiccommunication on the scientific themes related to the archaeological sitesof Atapuerca (Spain), which are included in the UNESCO World HeritageList. Based on a qualitative/ethnographic methodology, testimonies fromresearchers were collected on the impact of dissemination in the field ofheritage and scientific culture. Findings show a communication imprint thatis inherent to the scientific and management project, in which thestakeholders perceive a great public responsibility.
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Key Words
Public perception of science and technologyPublic engagement with science and technology
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