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ABSTRACT:
SUBMITTER: Taylor C
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5969428 | biostudies-literature | 2018
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Journal of microbiology & biology education 20180330 1
The language of science is largely metaphorical. Scientists rely on metaphor and analogy to make sense of scientific phenomena and communicate their findings to each other and to the public. Yet, despite their utility, metaphors can also constrain scientific reasoning, contribute to public misunderstandings, and, at times, inadvertently reinforce stereotypes and messages that undermine the goals of inclusive science. This paper 1) examines the generative potential of metaphors to the advancement ...[more]