The Formation History of the Concept of"Science Popularization":A Textual Examination
The vocabulary and connotation of"science popularization"evolved historically.Terms such as"intellectual communication"and"science education"originally referred to the dissemination of scientific knowledge among intellectuals.The emergence of terms such as"marrying science with the public"and"scientization"reflects the progressive trend of making scientific communication more practical,accessible,and localized in China.Following the establishment of the New Democratic cultural program,"popular science"became the most significant term associated with the concept of science popularization.It emphasized the importance of popularizing science among the general public rather than solely focusing on elevating scientific knowledge,marking the formation of the CPC's concept of science popularization.
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