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Science 5 March 1999:
Vol. 283. no. 5407, pp. 1461 - 1463
DOI: 10.1126/science.283.5407.1461
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Essays on Science and Society

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Ritual Abuse, Hot Air, and Missed Opportunities

Michael Crichton

Scientists dislike negative portrayals of scientists and scientific research in the media. However, a closer examination reveals that these media images are inevitable and probably cannot be changed. Science should turn instead to practical steps to improve its image with the public.

The author is president of Constant c Productions, Katonah, NY 10536, USA; www.crichton-official.com. This essay is based on a speech given at the meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Anaheim, CA on 25 January 1999.

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