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Material Worlds: Intersections of Law, Science, Technology, and Society
Christopher Lawless
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Description for Material Worlds: Intersections of Law, Science, Technology, and Society
Paperback. A study of the existing and future research on the intersections between law and materiality, leading to the illumination of both. Editor(s): Faulkner, Alex; Lawless, Christopher. Series: Journal of Law and Society Special Issues. Num Pages: 188 pages. BIC Classification: JHB; MBS; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 247 x 7. Weight in Grams: 230.
A study of the existing and future research on the intersections between law and materiality, leading to the illumination of both.
- A theoretically innovative book exploring the intersections between law and materiality
- Offers new perspectives on a variety of high profile controversial subjects, including climate change, public health, genetics, crime, biomedical technology
- Investigates the futures of both the sociology of law and the study of science and technology from a novel, interdisciplinary vantage point
- Illustrates a wide range of empirical topics to provide a focus for critical reflection on the nature of cross-disciplinary research
- Illuminates relationships between transnational regulation and local practices and the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
188
Condition
New
Series
Journal of Law and Society Special Issues
Number of Pages
188
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9781444361520
SKU
V9781444361520
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Ref
99-50
About Christopher Lawless
Christopher Lawless is a sociologist with a background in biochemical sciences. His research interests include the sociological study of science and technology, transport security and safety, and forensic science. Alex Faulkner is a sociologist of biomedicine, medical technology and healthcare. He has published extensively on innovation and regulation of new medical technologies and is currently studying the governance of ... Read more
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