témavezető: Vicsek Lilla Mária
helyszín (magyar oldal): BCE Társadalmi Kommunikáció Doktori Iskola, Bp. 1093 Közraktár u. 4-6. helyszín rövidítés: TKDI
A kutatási téma leírása:
There are more and more research projects investigating the relationships between science and society. However, compared to Western European countries and the USA, the investigation of this exciting field is present in Hungary only to a much smaller extent (Inzelt 2010). The topic of climate change is a good example of the interconnections of science and society. Many scientists have been arguing for decades that climate change is an environmental danger which can have severe consequences for human life on Earth. They argue that societies should develop appropriate responses to the problem (Láng 2005). Climate change has appeared as a news topic within the media in many countries (Weingart et al 2000). The political sphere has reacted to some degree to the warning of the scientists and international climate change protection agreements have been adopted, as well as climate protection laws in some countries. The success of these agreements and laws has been widely disputed. Besides actions on the national and international level, widespread public engagement of individuals with the issue is important for adequate climate change mitigation.
Possible research focus of a Ph.D. work could include:
1. Investigating issues in connection with the public understanding of climate change:
- What is the opinion of lay people on the issue and what factors influence it?
- How is the issue “framed” in the media and how does it influence the perception of audience members? It is also relevant whether members of the public change their actions because of their beliefs (for example are they pursuing an environment friendly lifestyle?)
- What are the barriers are to engagement with the topic of climate change among members of the public?
2. Comparing the situation in different societies, for example: comparing public understanding in the USA and in Hungary. Comparing the two societies can be relevant as some researchers have argued that while affluent Western welfare states – including the USA – are “risk societies” (Beck 1992) where environmental risks caused by modernization occupy a central place in the public arena, other societies – such as Hungary – which are economically less well off, cannot be regarded as fully developed risk societies (Bukovics-Kiss 2004, Inglehart 1997, Jayne 2000).
Requirements
The ideal candidate has a background in communication or sociology, has at least basic knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods, can read fluently sociological texts in English.
References
Beck, U. (1992): Risk society: towards a new modernity. London: Sage Publications.
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Jelentkezési határidő: 2019-04-30
2024. IV. 17. ODT ülés Az ODT következő ülésére 2024. június 14-én, pénteken 10.00 órakor kerül sor a Semmelweis Egyetem Szenátusi termében (Bp. Üllői út 26. I. emelet).
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