Feminist Cultural Studies of Science and Technology

Feminist Cultural Studies of Science and Technology challenges the assumption that science is simply what scientists do, say, or write: it shows the multiple and dispersed makings of science and technology in everyday life and popular culture.

List of contents

Section 1: Making Heroes Section 2: Telling Stories Section 3: Witnessing Spectacle

About the author

Maureen McNeil is Professor of Women's Studies and Cultural Studies in the Institute for Women's Studies at Lancaster University.

Summary

Feminist Cultural Studies of Science and Technology challenges the assumption that science is simply what scientists do, say, or write: it shows the multiple and dispersed makings of science and technology in everyday life and popular culture.

Additional text

"This book provides a comprehensive examination of the emerging field of feminist cultural studies of science and technology...Each section stands on it's own, but as a whole this work is rich in both theory and example. Anyone interested in women in science, culture, and technology or the feminist viewpoint on science will find this a must read."
-- L.S. Rigg, Northern Illinois University, Choice

Product details

• Authors: Maureen Mcneil, Maureen (Lancaster University Mcneil
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.04.2014
• EAN: 9781138011373
• ISBN: 978-1-138-01137-3
• No. of pages: 200
• Series: Transformations; Transformations
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories