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Sergio Sismondo - An Introduction to Science and Technology Studies - 9781405187657 - V9781405187657
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An Introduction to Science and Technology Studies

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Description for An Introduction to Science and Technology Studies Paperback. Distinctive in its attention to both the underlying philosophical and sociological aspects of science and technology, the second edition of this popular textbook provides students with an up-to-date road map of the complex interdisciplinary terrain of science and technology studies. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDA; TB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 227 x 153 x 14. Weight in Grams: 330.
An Introduction to Science and Technology Studies, Second Edition reflects the latest advances in the field while continuing to provide students with a road map to the complex interdisciplinary terrain of science and technology studies.
  • Distinctive in its attention to both the underlying philosophical and sociological aspects of science and technology
  • Explores core topics such as realism and social construction, discourse and rhetoric, objectivity, and the public understanding of science  
  • Includes numerous empirical studies and illustrative examples to elucidate the topics discussed
  • Now includes new material on  political economies of scientific and technological knowledge, and democratizing technical decisions
  • Other features of the new ... Read more
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Product Details

Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Weight
329g
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9781405187657
SKU
V9781405187657
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-2

About Sergio Sismondo
Sergio Sismondo teaches Philosophy and Sociology at Queen's University, Canada. He is the author of Science Without Myth: On Constructions, Reality, and Social Knowledge (1995), The Art of Science (with Boris Castel, 2003), and numerous articles on subjects ranging from computer simulation to pharmaceutical research.

Reviews for An Introduction to Science and Technology Studies
“Sergio Sismondo’s book represents a very useful and clear introduction to Science and Technology Studies (STS), a relatively new academic field that has at its core the relationship between scientific knowledge, technological systems, and society . . . The rich set of references can help readers who want to learn more.”  (Theor Med Bioeth, 1 May 2012) Praise ... Read more

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