13. Is the growing influence of PR on science journalism in the public interest?

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As the editorial resources devoted to specialist journalism decrease, while at the same time public relations becomes bigger and more powerful, is there a risk of science journalism simply becoming the conduit for marketing from big science and health organisations?

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Wednesday, July 1, 2009 - 14:30 - 16:00
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