Science in Society - An Introduction to Social Studies of Science

Informationen zum Autor Massimiano Bucchi Klappentext In this fascinating book, Massimiano Bucchi provides a much needed introduction to a rapidly growing subject area. This text brings theory alive and will be essential reading for all students of the sociology of science. Zusammenfassung In this fascinating book, Massimiano Bucchi provides a much needed introduction to a rapidly growing subject area. This text brings theory alive and will be essential reading for all students of the sociology of science. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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

Product details

• Authors: Massimiano Bucchi, Bucchi Massimiano
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 05.02.2004
• EAN: 9780415321990
• ISBN: 978-0-415-32199-0
• No. of pages: 168
• Series: Key Concepts
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Labour, economic and industrial sociology; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Social Aspects, Sociology & anthropology, Impact of science & technology on society, Impact of science and technology on society, Sociology and anthropology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Technology Studies