Public perception of astronomers Revered, reviled and ridiculed
Abstract
Society's view of astronomers has changed over time and from culture to culture. This review discusses some of the many ways that astronomers have been perceived by their societies and suggests ways that astronomers can influence public perception of ourselves and our profession in the future.
- Publication:
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The Role of Astronomy in Society and Culture
- Pub Date:
- June 2011
- DOI:
- Bibcode:
- 2011IAUS..260..411W
- Keywords:
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- history and philosophy of astronomy;
- sociology of astronomy