The October Book Club will feature Emma Frances Bloomfield’s book “Science v. Story“, dissects storytelling and weaves narrative webs to help science writers (and other communicators) build narrative strategies. She analyzes four scientific controversies—climate change, evolution, vaccination, and COVID-19—through the lens of storytelling. Instead of viewing stories as adversaries to scientific practices, Emma Frances Bloomfield demonstrates how storytelling is integral to science communication. Drawing from narrative theory and rhetorical studies, Science v. Story examines scientific stories and rival stories, including disingenuous rival stories that undermine scientific conclusions and productive rival stories that work to make science more inclusive.
(Use code: UCPSAVE30 to order from University of California Press)
Join the conversation.
Come join us on Zoom for a book club discussion for the first 30 minutes and then a live conversation and Q&A with the author, which will be recorded.
The book club will be hosted by NSWA President Michael Bradbury and accessible to all via Zoom.
BOOK CLUB DETAILS
Book: Science v. Story: Narrative Strategies for Science Communicators
Where: Zoom online meeting (RSVP here.)
When: October 2nd at 7:00 pm
What: Each month, we will feature a compelling science journalism book and then get together with the author to discuss it.
If you have questions about the book club, please email Starre at vp@nwscience.org.