Bio-objects and the media: the role of communication in bio-objectification processes.

摘要: The representation of biological innovations in and through communication media practices is vital for understanding the nature “bio-objects” process we call “bio-objectification.” This paper discusses two ideal-typical analytical approaches based on different underlying models, ie, traditional (science- media-centered) sociological (a multi-layered involving various social actors defining meanings scientific technological developments) approach. In this analysis, latter not only found to be most promising approach circulation, (re)production, (re)configuration bio-objects, but also interpret relationship between science. On basis a few selected examples, highlights how function as primary arena (re)production biomedical information with regards bio-objects public sphere general, toward decision-makers, interest groups, specific.