Science In Society

An Introduction to Social Studies of Science

By:

Massimiano Bucchi

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Key Concepts

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The world around us has been shaped by science and man's relationship to it, and in recent years sociologists have been increasingly preoccupied with the latter. In Science in Society, Massimiano Bucchi provides a brief and approachable introduction to this sociological issue. Without assuming any scientific background, Bucchi provides clear summaries of all the major theoretical positions within the sociology of science, using many fascinating examples to illustrate them. Theories covered include Thomas Kuhn's theory of scientific change, the sociology of scientific knowledge, actor-network theory, and the social construction of technology. The second half of the book goes on to look at some recent public controversies over the role of science in the modern world including: the Sokal affair, otherwise known as the science wars; debates over public understanding of science, such as global warming and genetically modified food; the implications of the human genome project.

Release date Australia

February 5th, 2004

Author

Massimiano Bucchi

Audiences

Professional & Vocational
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Illustrations

19 Line drawings, black and white

Pages

168

Series

Key Concepts

Dimensions

138x216x13

ISBN-13

9780415322003

Product ID

1682361

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