We have had a number of abstracts on the science comms stream. Feel free to add to the mix.
David
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Hi David,
Did you receive an abstract about this issue? I will submit one if you have not!
Best,
Tammy
Dr. Tammy Boyce
Research Fellow in Risk, Health and Science Communication
Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies
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>>> David Miller <[log in to unmask]> 26/04/2007 17:38:29 >>>
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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