How can the sociology of science relate to issues of science policy? And how can both attend to new institutional and cultural shifts in the character of science itself? These two questions lie at the heart of this new introduction to the sociology of science and technology. Balancing an analysis of contemporary debates in the field with an exploration of science policy questions the book provides a fresh approach to today's key issues.
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How can the sociology of science relate to issues of science policy? These two questions lie at the heart of this new introduction to the sociology of science and technology. Balancing an analysis of contemporary debates in the field with an exploration of science policy questions the book provides a fresh approach to today's key issues.
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Introduction
Sociology of Science and Technology
Sociology and Science Policy: Opening and Managing the 'Black Box'
Exploiting Science and Technology I
Exploiting Science and Technology II
Controlling Science and Technology: Popular and Radical Alternatives
Conclusion.

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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780333510643
Publisert
1992-01-17
Utgiver
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Vekt
372 gr
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
140 mm
Aldersnivå
Lower undergraduate, UU, UP, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
181

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Biografisk notat

ANDREW WEBSTER is Director of the Science and Technology Studies Unit and Head of Department of Sociology at the University of York, UK.