Writing, Rhetoric, and the Social Construction of Scientific Knowledge

Debra Journet University of Louisville

Abstract

Social constructionist theories suggest that scientific knowledge is the product of socially created conceptual frameworks. These theories have influenced the study of scientific writing because of their emphasis on persuasion and consensus. These issues are developed by the authors of three recent books: Gould demonstrates the social nature of science; Bazerman shows the social nature of the development of scientific genres; and Myers explores scientific writing as socially mediated narratives.

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IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication
Published
1990-12-01
DOI
10.1109/tpc.1990.10718329
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