Routledge Commonplaces of Scientific Evidence in Environment

Explore the complex role of scientific evidence in environmental communication with this scholarly work from Routledge. Part of the Routledge Studies in Technical Communication, Rhetoric, and Culture series, this book examines how scientific information is used across three distinct types of environmental discourse. Through an analysis of popular nonfiction books, grassroots social media texts, and various data displays, the text tracks how arguments about global warming are constructed in different media contexts. The study follows the evolution of scientific rhetoric from Rachel Carson's Silent Spring through to modern-day blogs and social media platforms. By identifying eight recurring commonplaces about science, this book provides a detailed look at how scientific evidence is embedded and utilized to shape environmental discussions in our contemporary world.