Thrust into the public eye by the contentious "Science Wars"--played out most recently by physicist Alan Sokal's hoax--the nascent field of science studies takes on the political, historical, and cultural dimensions of technology and the sciences.
Science Studies is the first comprehensive survey of the field, combining a concise overview of key concepts with an original and integrated framework. In the process of bringing disparate fields together under one tent, David J. Hess realizes the full promise of science studies, long uncomfortably squeezed into traditional disciplines. He provides a clear discussion of the issues and misunderstandings that have arisen in these interdisciplinary conversations. His survey is up-to-date and includes recent developments in philosophy, sociology, anthropology, history, cultural studies, and feminist studies.
By moving from the discipline-bound blinders of a sociology, history, philosophy, or anthropology of science to a transdisciplinary field, science studies, Hess argues, will be able to provide crucial conceptual tools for public discussions about the role of science and technology in a democratic society.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
David J. Hess is Professor of Anthropology in the Science and Technology Studies Department at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. His books include Science Studies: An Advanced Introduction (also available from NYU Press), Science in the New Age and Science and Technology in a Multicultural World.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Su questo libro" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Spese di spedizione:
EUR 3,73
In U.S.A.
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Codice articolo Holz_New_0814735649
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. Buy for Great customer experience. Codice articolo GoldenDragon0814735649
Descrizione libro Condizione: New. Codice articolo 216864-n
Descrizione libro Soft Cover. Condizione: new. Codice articolo 9780814735640
Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Codice articolo think0814735649
Descrizione libro Condizione: new. Codice articolo FrontCover0814735649
Descrizione libro paperback. Condizione: New. Language: ENG. Codice articolo 9780814735640
Descrizione libro Condizione: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published. Codice articolo 353-0814735649-new
Descrizione libro Condizione: New. Buy with confidence! Book is in new, never-used condition. Codice articolo bk0814735649xvz189zvxnew
Descrizione libro Paperback or Softback. Condizione: New. Science Studies: An Advanced Introduction 0.63. Book. Codice articolo BBS-9780814735640