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Don't Be Such a Scientist, Second Edition : Talking Substance in an Age of Style by Randy Olson (2018, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherIsland Press

ISBN-101610919173

ISBN-139781610919173

eBay Product ID (ePID)239540990

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Edition2

Book TitleDon't Be Such a Scientist, Second Edition : Talking Substance in an Age of Style

Number of Pages248 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicBusiness Communication / General, General

Publication Year2018

IllustratorYes

FeaturesNew Edition

GenreScience, Business & Economics

AuthorRandy Olson

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight12 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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Reviews Don't Be Such a Scientist comes highly recommended as it is chock-full of hard-won nuggets of wisdom and is (surprise, surprise!) an engaging read ...Most importantly, it holds up an irreverent mirror to [scientists].

Table Of ContentFront Cover About Island Press Subscribe Title Page Copyright Page Contents Introduction Chapter 1. Don't Be So Cerebral Chapter 2. Don't Be So Literal-Minded Chapter 3. Don't Be Such a Poor Storyteller Chapter 4. Don't Be So Unlikeable Chapter 5. Don't Be Such a Poor Listener Chapter 6. Be the Voice of Science! Appendix Acknowledgments Notes Index IP Board of Directors

Edition DescriptionNew Edition

SynopsisWhen Randy Olson first described his life-changing encounter with an acting teacher in Don't Be Such a Scientis t, it seemed like the world of science was on the cusp of gaining new respect in the public eye. Through his writing, speaking, and films, Olson challenged scientists to toss out jargon in favor of a more human approach, bringing Hollywood lessons to the scientific community. Yet today, in everything from government funding cuts to climate change denial, science is under attack. And while communicating science is more crucial than ever, the scientific community still struggles to connect with everyday people.The time is right for a new edition of Olson's revolutionary work. In Don't Be Such a Scientist, Second Edition , Olson renews his call for communication that stays true to the facts while tapping into something more primordial, more irrational, and ultimately more human. In more than 50 pages of new material, Olson brings his pioneering message to this new age, providing tools for speaking out in anti-science era and squaring off against members of the scientific establishment who resist needed change. Don't Be Such a Scientist, Second Edition is a cutting and irreverent manual to making your voice heard in an age of attacks on science. Invaluable for anyone looking to break out of the boxes of academia or research, Olson's writing will inspire readers to "make science humana'and to enjoy the ride along the way., When Randy Olson first described his life-changing encounter with an acting teacher in Don't Be Such a Scientis t, it seemed like the world of science was on the cusp of gaining new respect in the public eye. Through his writing, speaking, and films, Olson challenged scientists to toss out jargon in favor of a more human approach, bringing Hollywood lessons to the scientific community. Yet today, in everything from government funding cuts to climate change denial, science is under attack. And while communicating science is more crucial than ever, the scientific community still struggles to connect with everyday people. The time is right for a new edition of Olson's revolutionary work. In Don't Be Such a Scientist, Second Edition , Olson renews his call for communication that stays true to the facts while tapping into something more primordial, more irrational, and ultimately more human. In more than 50 pages of new material, Olson brings his pioneering message to this new age, providing tools for speaking out in anti-science era and squaring off against members of the scientific establishment who resist needed change. Don't Be Such a Scientist, Second Edition is a cutting and irreverent manual to making your voice heard in an age of attacks on science. Invaluable for anyone looking to break out of the boxes of academia or research, Olson's writing will inspire readers to "make science human"--and to enjoy the ride along the way., In Don't Be Such a Scientist , Randy Olson recounts the lessons from his own hilarious--and at times humiliating--evolution from science professor to Hollywood filmmaker, sharing the secrets of talking substance in an age of style. The key, he argued, is to stay true to the facts while tapping into something more primordial, more irrational--and ultimately more human. Now, in this second edition of his provocative and groundbreaking book, Olson builds upon the lessons and storytelling of Don't Be Such a Scientist , providing an epilogue to each chapter for the current times, and adding a fresh introduction and new chapter on the importance of listening for science communicators (and beyond). Don't Be Such a Scientist, Second Edition is a cutting and irreverent manual to speaking out and making your voice heard in an age of attacks on science. Invaluable for anyone looking to break out of the boxes of academia or research, Olson's writing will inspire readers to "make science human"--and to enjoy the ride along the way., Don't Be Such a Scientist Randy Olson shares lessons oh his transformation from tenured professor to Hollywood filmmaker, challenging the science world to toss out its stodgy past in favor of something more dynamic - and ultimately more human. In this second edition, Olson builds upon the radical approach of Don't be Such a Scientist through timely updates and new stories. In his signature style, Olson weighs in on recent events in the science community, the rise in grassroots activism while critiquing the scientific establishment. In an age of renewed attacks on science, Don't Be Such a Scientist, Second Edittion is a provocative guide to making your voice heard. Book jacket.