Making research matter : a psychologist's guide to public engagement
(Book - Regular Print)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"This volume gathers a wide range of well known experts to discuss how researchers can impact a broader audience, by lending their scientific expertise to pressing social issues, current events, and public debates. With pointers on talking to the media, testifying as an expert witness, dealing with governmental organizations, working with schools and students, and influencing public policy, this volume helps social scientists forge the vital link between scholarship and social engagement. Contributors include prominent experts from a wide range of specialties, such as academic psychologists, business school professors, directors of organizations, and government officials"--,Provided by publisher.