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This is the first book to provide a comprehensive overview of the
theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of personal
epistemology from a psychological and educational perspective. Both
theory building and empirical research have grown dramatically in
the past decade but, until now, this work has not been pulled
together in a single volume. That is the mission of this volume
whose state-of-the-art theory and research are likely to define the
field for the next 20 years. Key features of this important new
book include:
*Pioneering Contributors--The book provides current perspectives
of each of the major theoreticians and researchers who pioneered
this growing field, as well as contributions from new researchers.
*Diverse Perspectives--The contributors represent a variety of
perspectives, including education, educational psychology,
developmental psychology, higher education, and science and
mathematics education.
*Editorial Integration--Opening and closing chapters by the
editors set out key issues confronting the field.
This is the first book to provide a comprehensive overview of the
theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of personal
epistemology from a psychological and educational perspective. Both
theory building and empirical research have grown dramatically in
the past decade but, until now, this work has not been pulled
together in a single volume. That is the mission of this volume
whose state-of-the-art theory and research are likely to define the
field for the next 20 years. Key features of this important new
book include: *Pioneering Contributors--The book provides current
perspectives of each of the major theoreticians and researchers who
pioneered this growing field, as well as contributions from new
researchers. *Diverse Perspectives--The contributors represent a
variety of perspectives, including education, educational
psychology, developmental psychology, higher education, and science
and mathematics education. *Editorial Integration--Opening and
closing chapters by the editors set out key issues confronting the
field.
This is the first book to provide a comprehensive overview of the
theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of personal
epistemology from a psychological and educational perspective. Both
theory building and empirical research have grown dramatically in
the past decade but, until now, this work has not been pulled
together in a single volume. That is the mission of this volume
whose state-of-the-art theory and research are likely to define the
field for the next 20 years. Key features of this important new
book include: *Pioneering Contributors--The book provides current
perspectives of each of the major theoreticians and researchers who
pioneered this growing field, as well as contributions from new
researchers. *Diverse Perspectives--The contributors represent a
variety of perspectives, including education, educational
psychology, developmental psychology, higher education, and science
and mathematics education. *Editorial Integration--Opening and
closing chapters by the editors set out key issues confronting the
field.
How do individuals decide whether to accept human causes of climate
change, vaccinate their children against childhood diseases, or
practice social distancing during a pandemic? Democracies depend on
educated citizens who can make informed decisions for the benefit
of their health and well-being, as well as their communities,
nations, and planet. Understanding key psychological explanations
for science denial and doubt can help provide a means for improving
scientific literacy and understanding—critically important at a
time when denial has become deadly. In Science Denial: Why It
Happens and What to Do About It, the authors identify the problem
and why it matters and offer tools for addressing it. This book
explains both the importance of science education and its
limitations, shows how science communicators may inadvertently
contribute to the problem, and explains how the internet and social
media foster misinformation and disinformation. The authors focus
on key psychological constructs such as reasoning biases, social
identity, epistemic cognition, and emotions and attitudes that
limit or facilitate public understanding of science, and describe
solutions for individuals, educators, science communicators, and
policy makers. If you have ever wondered why science denial exists,
want to know how to understand your own biases and those of others,
and would like to address the problem, this book will provide the
insights you are seeking.
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