Dear all,
given the interest here in the SMC and other science communication initiatives, perhaps members might be interested in our conference on communication and conflict (in Glasgow 7-9 September). Amongst a range of other streams there are two specifically on science communications (details below) and we welcome papers on science communications initiatives like the SMC, Sense About Science, the Scientific Alliance and the Social Issues Research Centre.
Abstract deadline is 31 May.
Contributions welcome.
Best
David Miller
Two science communication relates streams:
Disease mongering, science and health
Following from the inaugural conference on the subject in Newcastle, Australia last year, this section of the conference will focus on the recently popularised concept of disease mongering. Disease mongering can be broadly defined as ‘the selling of sickness that widens the boundaries of illness and grows the markets for those who sell and deliver treatments.’ (Moynihan and Henry 2006). Of particular interest, in the context of the conference overall, is the role of the media, including both mass and academic media in disease mongering. The increasing involvement of patient groups in working with the pharmaceutical industry is of interest, as is the more general question of the regulation of industry activity, particularly in relation to drugs promotion.
Fast Food and Fast Facts: Obesity and the Food industry
The food industry has come under attack for its role in the epidemic of obesity both in relation to advertising and marketing and in relation to its lobbying activities. This stream will examine the activities of the industry as it resists being identified as the New Tobacco. The use of front groups and lobbying tactics wil be examined along with food industry attempts to engage in corporate social responsibility.
Full details http://gs.strath.ac.uk/content/view/240/130/
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David Miller
Department of Geography and Sociology
Strathclyde University
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Glasgow G1 1XN
Direct 0141 548 3794
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