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Citizen Science in Biology

The History and Development of Public Participation in Science
Buch | Softcover
248 Seiten
2026
Pelagic Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-78427-585-3 (ISBN)
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We can learn a lot from previous examples of citizen science and especially where data was collected just out of curiosity, only to be used many years later. Looking at citizen science projects can help us appreciate the public understanding of science in a broader context and encourage wider participation.
This book charts the historical development of citizen science, from its earliest days with amateur individuals working on their own, to the modern incarnation which often sees large numbers of people cooperating on environmental or health projects. It will help project designers understand the heritage of citizen science, including the best way to avoid previous mistakes, and how to ensure results that are both reliable and informative. It also encourages individuals to participate and to think beyond the simple collection of data; in what ways can each of us contribute?



As scientists themselves, the authors have a clear understanding of the need for reliable, rather than anecdotal, information about the ups and downs of citizen science projects. Both have been involved in such initiatives, from individual data collection to testing identification keys for practical use by the public. Many readers will be surprised at the breadth of citizen science and will discover the ability to undertake their own investigations. This book will be of great interest to anyone participating in or organising collaborative citizen science projects.

Wilson Wall, a scientist by training, and by inclination a trumpet player and cyclist, studied zoology and then human genetics. After many years as a clinical geneticist he set up Bewdley Orchids, a conservation company cultivating British native orchids from seed. www.wilsonwall.uk David Morgan spent ten years as a professional scientist researching in the field of plant physiology. Since then he has been a keen naturalist-cum-amateur scientist with interests in plant distribution and ecology. He continues to dabble with ecological research in his long-established garden meadow. He is also a watercolourist, walker and traveller. Instagram: @CountrySketches

Introduction



1. The Early Years

2. The Middle Years – The Twentieth Century

3. Big Science Now

4. Small Science

5. Gadgets

6. Becoming a Citizen Scientist

7. Get Out Your Notebooks and Start



Bibliography

Index

Erscheint lt. Verlag 11.8.2026
Zusatzinfo 33 Figures
Verlagsort Exeter
Sprache englisch
Maße 156 x 234 mm
Themenwelt Sachbuch/Ratgeber Natur / Technik
Mathematik / Informatik Informatik Datenbanken
Naturwissenschaften Biologie Ökologie / Naturschutz
ISBN-10 1-78427-585-9 / 1784275859
ISBN-13 978-1-78427-585-3 / 9781784275853
Zustand Neuware
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