The Conversational Scientist
How to Engage, Explain, and Inspire in Everyday Life
$88.28
- Paperback
130 pages
- Release Date
20 October 2026
Summary
Learn how to turn complex psychological concepts into accessible, engaging conversations with the public that build trust and understanding.
This book is a practical, accessible guide for psychologists and social scientists who want to communicate their work clearly and confidently beyond academic settings. Drawing on research from psychology, education, and linguistics, it offers actionable strategies and exercises for engaging the public in informal spaces, where co…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781433849848 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1433849844 |
| Author: | Laura Wagner, Cecile McKee |
| Publisher: | American Psychological Association |
| Imprint: | American Psychological Association |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 130 |
| Release Date: | 20 October 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 140mm |
About The Author
Laura Wagner
Laura Wagner, PhD, is a professor of psychology at The Ohio State University. She is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and of the Linguistic Society of America. She is the director of the Language Sciences Research Lab, where she conducts conversations with a range of people and trains students to engage in public science communication.
Cecile McKee, PhD, is professor emerita of linguistics at the University of Arizona and fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Her research and teaching emphasize language and literacy development in young children.
Together, Drs. Wagner and McKee received the Linguistics, Language, and the Public Award from the Linguistic Society of America in 2024.
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