Government of IndiaSocial Inclusiveness of Indian Science Centres and Museums: A Snapshot Through Case Studies (Part-III)
Alternative Title: Propagation: A Journal of Science Communication, Vol. 4, No. 2, July 2013 & Vol. 5, No. 1, January 2014
Author: Chaudhuri, Subhabrata
Keywords: Science Museums
Science- Social Aspects
Science Communication
Indian Science Centres and Museums
Snapshot Case Studies
Publisher: National Council of Science Museums, Kolkata
Description: Currently, Science Museums and Centres in India are in a process of transformation in response to social and economic imperatives at local, national and global levels. As mentioned earlier, several models of impact studies have been envisaged for European and American counterparts; however, these have been seldom attempted in Indian scenario except a few individual reporting [Hoyt et al, 2011; Rautela et al, 2011; Dutta Choudhury, 2011; Patairiya et al, 2010]. Social inclusiveness in terms of visitor turnout, participation of people with special needs, role of this sector in addressing the needs of the locals especially in organizing personal growth has been dwelt upon in the Part-II of this series. In this last and final part, certain aspects of inclusion issues, especially those of financial accessibility of Indian Science Museums and Centres, have primarily been attempted.
Description: Includes bibliographical references, tables and annexure.
Source: National Council of Science Museums
Type: Article
Received From: National Council of Science Museums
| DC Field | Value |
| dc.title.alternative | Propagation: A Journal of Science Communication, Vol. 4, No. 2, July 2013 & Vol. 5, No. 1, January 2014 |
| dc.contributor.author | Chaudhuri, Subhabrata |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2017-06-16T09:40:35Z |
| dc.date.available | 2017-06-16T09:40:35Z |
| dc.description | Includes bibliographical references, tables and annexure. |
| dc.description.abstract | Currently, Science Museums and Centres in India are in a process of transformation in response to social and economic imperatives at local, national and global levels. As mentioned earlier, several models of impact studies have been envisaged for European and American counterparts; however, these have been seldom attempted in Indian scenario except a few individual reporting [Hoyt et al, 2011; Rautela et al, 2011; Dutta Choudhury, 2011; Patairiya et al, 2010]. Social inclusiveness in terms of visitor turnout, participation of people with special needs, role of this sector in addressing the needs of the locals especially in organizing personal growth has been dwelt upon in the Part-II of this series. In this last and final part, certain aspects of inclusion issues, especially those of financial accessibility of Indian Science Museums and Centres, have primarily been attempted. |
| dc.source | National Council of Science Museums |
| dc.format.extent | 15p. |
| dc.format.mimetype | application/pdf |
| dc.language.iso | English |
| dc.publisher | National Council of Science Museums, Kolkata |
| dc.subject | Science Museums Science- Social Aspects Science Communication Indian Science Centres and Museums Snapshot Case Studies |
| dc.type | Article |
| dc.identifier.issuenumber | Number 1, 2 |
| dc.identifier.volumenumber | Volume IV, V |
| dc.date.copyright | 2014 |
| dc.format.medium | text |
| DC Field | Value |
| dc.alternativetitle | Propagation: A Journal of Science Communication, Vol. 4, No. 2, July 2013 & Vol. 5, No. 1, January 2014 |
| dc.contributor.author | Chaudhuri, Subhabrata |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2017-06-16T09:40:35Z |
| dc.date.available | 2017-06-16T09:40:35Z |
| dc.description | Includes bibliographical references, tables and annexure. |
| dc.description.abstract | Currently, Science Museums and Centres in India are in a process of transformation in response to social and economic imperatives at local, national and global levels. As mentioned earlier, several models of impact studies have been envisaged for European and American counterparts; however, these have been seldom attempted in Indian scenario except a few individual reporting [Hoyt et al, 2011; Rautela et al, 2011; Dutta Choudhury, 2011; Patairiya et al, 2010]. Social inclusiveness in terms of visitor turnout, participation of people with special needs, role of this sector in addressing the needs of the locals especially in organizing personal growth has been dwelt upon in the Part-II of this series. In this last and final part, certain aspects of inclusion issues, especially those of financial accessibility of Indian Science Museums and Centres, have primarily been attempted. |
| dc.source | National Council of Science Museums |
| dc.format.extent | 15p. |
| dc.format.mimetype | application/pdf |
| dc.language.iso | English |
| dc.publisher | National Council of Science Museums, Kolkata |
| dc.subject | Science Museums Science- Social Aspects Science Communication Indian Science Centres and Museums Snapshot Case Studies |
| dc.type | Article |
| dc.identifier.issuenumber | Number 1, 2 |
| dc.identifier.volumenumber | Volume IV, V |
| dc.date.copyright | 2014 |
| dc.format.medium | text |
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