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Dustin;

Two volumes I can suggest:

Museums and Social Issues, Vo 1, No 1 2006, Museums and Public 
Understanding of Science has a number of articles relating to 
evolution and the public. Judy Diamond and Judy Scotchmoor (pp 19-47) 
have a review on museums that have evolution Exhibitions.

ASTC Dimensions, March/April 2006 has several article relating to the 
public and evolution including an article a survey of visitors to 
science centers and their attitudes to evolution.

Contact me off line if you need a copy of the survey or parts of the 
ASTC Dimensions article.

Martin



>
>
>In order to form the basis of my Masters thesis, I'm currently 
>conducting survey research at COSI Columbus with respect to museum 
>goers beliefs and general knowledge of evolution and creationism. l 
>was wondering if anyone knows of similar research that has been done 
>that specifcally asks science center visitors either their views on 
>the origins of life and/or man, or ascertains their level of working 
>knowledge of basic evolutionary tenets.  Thanks in advanace for any 
>help you may be able to offer!
>
>Dustin Growick
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>Stony Brook University
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>


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