Dr Hauke Riesch
Deputy Head of Department / Divisional Lead / Senior Lecturer in Sociology
Marie Jahoda 217
- Email: hauke.riesch@brunel.ac.uk
- Tel: +44 (0)1895 266854
- Social Science and Communications
- Social and Political Sciences
- College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences
Riesch, H. (2024) 'Science Communication and Apocalyptic Prophecy', in Kamwendo, ZT. (ed.) Science and Religion Approaches from Science and Technology Studies. Palgrave Macmillan. pp. 129 - 148. ISBN 10: 3031663861. ISBN 13: 9783031663864.
Lewis, J., Bartlett, A., Riesch, H. and Stephens, N. (2023) 'Why we need a public understanding of social science'. Public Understanding of Science, 32 (5). pp. 658 - 672. ISSN: 0963-6625 Open Access Link
Stephens, N., Vrikki, P., Riesch, H. and Martin, O. (2022) 'Protesting populist knowledge practices: Collective effervescence at the March for Science London'. Cultural Sociology, 16 (2). pp. 212 - 230. ISSN: 1749-9755 Open Access Link
Riesch, H., Vrikki, P., Stephens, N., Lewis, J. and Martin, O. (2021) '“A Moment of Science, Please”: Activism, Community, and Humor at the March for Science'. Bulletin of Science Technology and Society, 41 (2-3). pp. 46 - 57. ISSN: 0270-4676 Open Access Link
Riesch, H. (2021) 'Apocalyptic narratives: Science, risk and prophecy'. Routledge. ISSN 10: 0367275732 ISSN 13: 9780367275730
Riesch, H. (2020) 'Citizen science, environmental crisis and redemption'. Annales Universitatis Paedagogicae Cracoviensis. Studia Sociologica. pp. 127 - 138. ISSN: 2081-6642
Riesch, H. (2019) 'Science, Proof, and Law', in Ritzer, G. (ed.) The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology: Index. Wiley. pp. 1 - 5. ISBN 13: 9781405124331.
Riesch, H. (2018) ''Can someone please decide?' How the media represent the risk of drinking during pregnancy', inPhilosophies and Sociologies of Bioethics: Crossing the divides. Springer International Publishing. pp. 107 - 125. ISBN 13: 9783319927374.
Riesch, H., Emmerich, N. and Wainwright, S. (2018) 'Introduction: Crossing the Divides'. Springer International Publishing. ISSN 13: 9783319927374
Riesch, H., Emmerich, N. and Wainwright, S. (2018) 'Philosophies and Sociologies of Bioethics: Crossing the divides'. Springer International Publishing. ISSN 10: 331992737X ISSN 13: 9783319927374
Mendel, J. and Riesch, H. (2017) 'Gadflies biting science communication: engagement, tricksters and ambivalence online'. Science Communication, 39 (5). pp. 673 - 684. ISSN: 1075-5470 Open Access Link
Pinto, B. and Riesch, H. (2017) 'Are audiences receptive to humour in popular science articles? An exploratory study using articles on environmental issues'. JCOM : Journal of Science Communication, 16 (4). pp. 1 - 15. ISSN: 1824-2049 Open Access Link
Riesch, H., Potter, C. and Davies, L. (2017) 'What is public engagement, and what is it for? A study of scientists’ and science communicators’ views'. Bulletin of Science, Technology and Society, 36 (3). pp. 179 - 189. ISSN: 0270-4676 Open Access Link
Prainsack, B. and Riesch, H. (2016) 'Interdisciplinarity Reloaded? Drawing lessons from “Citizen Science”', in Frickel, S., Albert, M. and Prainsack, B. (eds.) Investigating Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Theory and Practice across Disciplines. Rutgers University Press. pp. 194 - 212.
Burguete, M. and Riesch, H. (2016) 'Humanities as Science Matters: History, Philosophy & Arts'. Luton: Pantaneto Press. ISSN 13: 9780992941123
Riesch, H. (2016) 'Humour, Science and Seriousness', in Burguete, M. (ed.) Humanities As Science Matters: History, Philosophy & Arts. Pantaneto Press. pp. 185 - 205.
Davies, L., Fradera, R., Riesch, H. and Lakeman Fraser, P. (2016) 'Surveying the citizen science landscape: an exploration of the design, delivery and impact of citizen science through the lens of the Open Air Laboratories (OPAL) programme'. BMC Ecology, 16 (1). pp. 1 - 13. ISSN: 1472-6785 Open Access Link
Riesch, H. (2015) 'Reductionism as an identity marker in popular science books', in Wagenknecht, S., Nersessian, N. and Andersen, H. (eds.) Empirical Philosophy of Science: Introducing Qualitative Methods Into the Philosophy of Science. Berlin : Springer. , 21. pp. 83 - 103. ISBN 13: 9783319185996.
Mendel, J. and Riesch, H. (2015) 'Science blogging below-the-line: a progressive sense of place?', in Mains, S., Cupples, J. and Lukinbeal, C. (eds.) Mediated Geographies and Geographies of Media. Berlin : Springer. pp. 243 - 259. ISBN 13: 9789401799683.
Riesch, H. (2015) 'Science, comedy, distinction, activism and science communication', in Stengler, E. (ed.) Studying Science Communication. Bristol : Science Communication Unit. pp. 41 - 44. ISBN 10: 186043522X. ISBN 13: 9781860435225.
Riesch, H. (2015) 'Citizen Science', in Wright, JD. (ed.) International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences, 2nd edition, Vol 3. Oxford : Elsevier. pp. 631 - 636. ISBN 13: 9780080970875.
Upham, P., Lis, A., Riesch, H. and Stankiewicz, P. (2015) 'Addressing social representations in socio-technical transitions with the case of shale gas'. Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions, 16. pp. 120 - 141. ISSN: 2210-4224 Open Access Link
Riesch, H. (2014) 'Why did the proton cross the road? Humour and science communication'. Public Understanding of Science, 24 (7). pp. 768 - 775. ISSN: 1361-6609 Open Access Link
Riesch, H. and Potter, C. (2014) 'Citizen science as seen by scientists: Methodological, epistemological and ethical dimensions'. Public Understanding of Science, 23 (1). pp. 107 - 120. ISSN: 0963-6625 Open Access Link
Riesch, H. (2014) 'Philosophy, history and sociology of science: Interdisciplinary relations and complex social identities'. Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part A, 48. pp. 30 - 37. ISSN: 1879-2510 Open Access Link
Riesch, H. and Mendel, J. (2014) 'Science Blogging: Networks, Boundaries and Limitations'. Science As Culture, 23 (1). pp. 51 - 72. ISSN: 0950-5431 Open Access Link
Bell, AR. and Riesch, H. (2013) 'Researching popular science: More diverse than the limitations of apparent publishing "booms"'. Public Understanding of Science, 22 (5). pp. 516 - 520. ISSN: 0963-6625
Riesch, H., Oltra, C., Lis, A., Upham, P. and Pol, M. (2013) 'Internet-based public debate of CCS: Lessons from online focus groups in Poland and Spain'. Energy Policy, 56. pp. 693 - 702. ISSN: 0301-4215
Riesch, H., Oltra, C., Lis, A., Upham, P. and Pol, M. (2013) 'Internet-based public debate of CCS: Lessons from online focus groups in Poland and Spain'. Energy Policy, 56. pp. 693 - 702. ISSN: 0301-4215
Brunsting, S., de Best-Waldhober, M., Brouwer, AS., Riesch, H. and Reiner, D. (2013) 'Communicating CCS: Effects of text-only and text-and-visual depictions of CO2 storage on risk perceptions and attitudes'. Energy Procedia, 37. pp. 7318 - 7326. ISSN: 1876-6102
Riesch, H., Potter, C. and Davies, L. (2013) 'Combining citizen science and public engagement: the Open Air Laboratories Programme'. Journal of Science Communication, 12 (3). pp. A03 - A03. ISSN: 1824-2049
Corry, O. and Riesch, H. (2012) 'Beyond ‘For or Against’: environmental NGO-evaluations of CCS as a climate change solution.', in Markusson, N., Shackley, S. and Evar, B. (eds.) The Social Dynamics of Carbon Capture and Storage. Routledge. pp. 91 - 108. ISBN 10: 1136311246. ISBN 13: 9781136311246.
Riesch, H. (2012) 'Levels of Uncertainty', in Roeser, S., Hillerbrand, R., Sandin, P. and Peterson, M. (eds.) Handbook of Risk Theory: Epistemology, Decision Theory, Ethics, and Social Implications of Risk. Springer. pp. 87 - 110. ISBN 10: 9400714335. ISBN 13: 9789400714335.
Oltra, C., Upham, P., Riesch, H., Boso, À., Brunsting, S., Dütschke, E. and et al. (2012) 'Public responses to CO 2 storage sites: Lessons from five European cases'. Energy and Environment, 23 (2). pp. 227 - 248. ISSN: 0958-305X
Corry, O. and Riesch, H. (2012) 'Beyond ‘For or Against’: Environmental NGO-evaluations of CCS as a climate change solution', inThe Social Dynamics of Carbon Capture and Storage: Understanding CCS Representations, Governance and Innovation. Routledge. pp. 91 - 108. ISBN 13: 9781849713146.
Riesch, H. (2011) 'On the philosophical talk of scientists', in Francois, K., Lowe, B. and Muller, T. (eds.) Foundations of the Formal Sciences VII. Bringing Together Philosophy and Sociology of Science. pp. 205 - 228. ISBN 10: 184890049X. ISBN 13: 9781848900493.
Riesch, H. (2011) 'Changing news: Re-adjusting science studies to online newspapers'. Public Understanding of Science, 26 (6). pp. 771 - 777. ISSN: 0963-6625
Brunsting, S., Upham, P., Dütschke, E., De Best Waldhober, M., Oltra, C., Desbarats, J., et al. (2011) 'Communicating CCS: Applying communications theory to public perceptions of carbon capture and storage'. International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control, 5 (6). pp. 1651 - 1662. ISSN: 1750-5836
Brunsting, S., Desbarats, J., de Best-Waldhober, M., Duetschke, E., Oltra, C., Upham, P. and et al. (2011) 'The Public and CCS: the Importance of Communication and Participation in the Context of Local Realities'. Energy Procedia, 4. pp. 6241 - 6247. ISSN: 1876-6102
Upham, P., Riesch, H., Tomei, J. and Thornley, P. (2011) 'The sustainability of forestry biomass supply for EU bioenergy: A post-normal approach to environmental risk and uncertainty'. Environmental Science and Policy, 14 (5). pp. 510 - 518. ISSN: 1462-9011
Spiegelhalter, DJ. and Riesch, H. (2011) 'Don't know, can't know: Embracing deeper uncertainties when analysing risks'. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences, 369 (1956). pp. 4730 - 4750. ISSN: 1364-503X Open Access Link
Riesch, H. and Spiegelhalter, DJ. (2011) ''Careless pork costs lives': risk stories from science to press release to media'. Health Risk and Society, 13 (1). pp. 47 - 64. ISSN: 1369-8575
Riesch, H. (2010) 'Simple or simplistic? Scientists' views on Occam's razor'. Theoria: revista de filosofia, teoria, historia y fundamentos de la ciencia, 25 (1). pp. 75 - 90. ISSN: 0495-4548 Open Access Link
Riesch, H. (2010) '“Theorizing boundary work as representation and identity”'. Journal for the Theory of Social Behaviour, 40 (4). pp. 452 - 473. ISSN: 0021-8308
Spiegelhalter, DJ. and Riesch, H. (2008) 'Bacon sandwiches and middle – class drinkers: the risk of communicating risk'. Significance: statistics making sense, 5 (1). pp. 30 - 33. ISSN: 1740-9705