Article ID: CBB001252486

Visual Self-Images of Scientists and Science in Greece (2012)

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A popular and well-established image of scientists and science dominates in the public field, signifying a contradictory and multifaceted combination of stereotypes. This paper investigates crucial aspects of the visual self-image of Greek scientists and science as exposed in photographic material retrieved from relevant institutions' websites. In total 971 photos were analysed along dimensions corresponding to the image of scientists and science. Analysis demonstrates ambivalence in Greek scientists' self-images between traditional stereotypic characteristics and an intention to overcome them. Differences between the self-images of physics, chemistry and biology are determined, as well as between the masculine and feminine face of science. Implications concerning improvements in science and scientists' self-images and further research are presented.

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Description Investigates the visual self-image of Greek scientists and science in images retrieved from institutional websites.


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Authors & Contributors
Gabriella Giannachi
Mariusz Finkielsztein
Peter B. Logan
Kinsey, Cadence
Ann-Janine Morey
Izabela Wagner
Concepts
Portraits
Visual representation; visual communication
Photographs
Scientists
Science and art
Internet
Time Periods
21st century
19th century
20th century, late
20th century
20th century, early
17th century
Places
Honolulu (Hawaii)
Hawaii (U.S.)
United States
Spain
Germany
Canada
Institutions
New Brunswick Museum
Royal Society of London
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