The Science of Citizen Science

By Katrin Vohland

Book Overview

Editorial - The Science of Citizen Science EvolvesChapter 1: What Is Citizen Science? The Challenges of DefinitionChapter 2: Citizen Science in Europe Part I: Citizen Science as Science Chapter 3: Science as a Commons: Improving the Governance of Knowledge through Citizen Science Chapter 4: Citizen Science in the Natural Sciences Chapter 5: Citizen Humanities Chapter 6: Citizen Social Science: New and Established Approaches to Participation in Social Research Chapter 7: Data Quality in Citizen ScienceChapter 8: A Conceptual Model for Participants and Activities in Citizen Science Projects Chapter 9: Machine Learning in Citizen Science: Promises and Implications Chapter 10: Participation and Co-creation in Citizen ScienceChapter 11: Citizen Science, Health, and Environmental Justice Part II: Citizen Science in SocietyChapter 12: Participants in Citizen Science Chapter 13: Inclusiveness and Diversity in Citizen Science Chapter 14: Learning in Citizen Science Chapter Chapter 15: Citizen Science Case Studies and Their Impacts on Social Innovation Chapter 16: Science as a Lever: The Roles and Power of Civil Society Organisations in Citizen ScienceChapter 17: Citizen Science and PolicyChapter 18: Creating Positive Environmental Impact through Citizen Science Chapter 19: Ethical Challenges and Dynamic Informed Consent Part III: Citizen Science in Practice Chapter 20: Finding What You Need: A Guide to Citizen Science Guidelines Chapter 21: Citizen Science Platforms Chapter 22: Citizen Science in the Digital World of Apps Chapter 23: Communication and Dissemination in Citizen Science Chapter 24: Evaluation in Citizen Science: The Art of Tracing a Moving Target Part IV: Conclusions / Lessons Learnt Chapter 25: The Recent Past and Possible Futures of Citizen Science: Final Remarks

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3030582809
• ISBN13: 9783030582807
• Release Date: February 2021
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 540 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"