The Annual report on Science Technology and Society 2017, edited by Barbara Saracino, is focused on the themes related to scientific literacy and to the attitudes of researchers towards science communication (illustrated in the cartoon by Duckbill).
As usual, the volume offers a set of updated data on research and innovation in Italy, with in-dept analysis on Research Policies and on public opinion regarding science and technology. Moreover, M. Bucchi and B. Saracino give an account of the relationship between Italian citizens and science and technology and G. Pellegrini signs an overview on genetic innovation.