Persistence of the Deficit Model in Japan's Science Communication: Analysis of White Papers on Science and Technology

摘要: Given the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, is at a major point to reevaluate its policies on public communication of science. However, government's self-reflection their measures and science has been inadequate. This study reviewed analyzed descriptions science-related successive Japanese white papers technology (S&T) from 1958 2015 with quantitative-qualitative hybrid approaches. Traditional enlightenment activities have always given higher priority, even after S&T Basic Plan aimed two-way communication, used such justifications as "the shying-away young people S&T," "accountability for research investment," "problem-solving issues related society," without considering reality communication.