1st Edition
Science In Society An Introduction to Social Studies of Science
By Massimiano Bucchi
Copyright 2004
168 Pages
by
Routledge
168 Pages
by
Routledge
168 Pages
by
Routledge
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The world around us is continually being shaped by science, and by society’s relationship to it. In recent years sociologists have been increasingly preoccupied with the latter, and now in this fascinating book, Massimiano Bucchi provides a brief introduction to this topical issue. Bucchi provides clear and unassuming summaries of all the major theoretical positions within the sociology of... Read more
Introduction Prologue 1. The Development of Modern Science and the Birth of the Sociology of Science 2. Paradigms and Styles of Thought: A 'Social Window' on Science? 3. Is Mathematics Socially Shaped? The Strong Programme 4. Inside the Laboratory 5. Tearing Bicycles and Missiles Apart: The Sociology of Technology 6. Science Wars' 7. Communicating Science 8. A New Science? References. Index of Names
Biography
Massimiano Bucchi
'The book's many strengths make it a little gem or classic both for the interested
beginner to this subject and for those searching for a solid overview. ' - Peter Morrell, Electronic Journal of Sociology
