An Introduction to Science Studies: The Philosophical and Social Aspects of Science and Technology - Brossura

Ziman, John

 
9780521346801: An Introduction to Science Studies: The Philosophical and Social Aspects of Science and Technology
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ISBN 10: 0521346800 ISBN 13: 9780521346801
Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 1987

Sinossi

The purpose of this book is to give a coherent account of the different perspectives on science and technology that are normally studied under various disciplinary heads such as philosophy of science, sociology of science and science policy. It is intended for students embarking on courses in these subjects and assumes no special knowledge of any science. It is written in a direct and simple style, and technical language is introduced very sparingly. As various perspectives are sketched out in this book, the reader moves towards a consistent conception of contemporary science as a rapidly changing social institution that has already grown out of its traditional forms and plays a central role in society at large. It will appeal to students in a wide range of scientific disciplines and complement well Professor Ziman's earlier books.

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Recensione

'Professor Ziman is an excellent guide in these matters ... As an introductory map of the terrain, the book is clear and accurate. Each chapter is followed by a carefully chosen but not daunting long annotated reading list.' The Times Higher Education Supplement

'Ziman's book is a tour de force ... It would make a fine textbook for an introductory course in a science, technology, and society program.' Science

Contenuti

Preface; 1. 'Academic' science; 2. Research; 3. Validity; 4. Communication; 5. Authority; 6. Rules and norms; 7. Change; 8. The sociology of scientific knowledge; 9. Science and technology; 10. Pure and applied science; 11. Collectivized science; 12. R & D organizations; 13. The economics of research; 14. Science and the State; 15. The scientist in society; 16. Science as a cultural resource; Index.

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Editore
Cambridge University Press
Data di pubblicazione
1987
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
0521346800
ISBN 13 
9780521346801
Rilegatura
Copertina flessibile
Numero di pagine
218
Contatto del produttore
non disponibile
Persona responsabile
gpsr@libri.de
gpsr@libri.de

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Hamburg
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Germania

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9780521259880: An Introduction to Science Studies: The Philosophical and Social Aspects of Science and Technology

Edizione in evidenza

ISBN 10:  0521259886 ISBN 13:  9780521259880
Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 1984
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