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Public perception of astronomers Revered, reviled and ridiculed
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 29 June 2011
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.
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- Contributed Papers
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- Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union , Volume 5 , Symposium S260: The Role of Astronomy in Society and Culture , January 2009 , pp. 411 - 419
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- Copyright © International Astronomical Union 2011