Scientific Knowledge: A Sociological Analysis

by David Bloor, Barry Barnes, John Henry

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Although science was once seen as the product of individual great men working in isolation, we now realize that, like any other creative activity, science is a highly social enterprise, influenced in subtle as well as obvious ways by the wider culture and values of its time. Scientific Knowledge is the first introduction to social studies of scientific knowledge.

The authors, all noted for their contributions to science studies, have...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0226037312

ISBN13:9780226037318

Release Date:July 1996

Publisher:University of Chicago Press

Length:244 Pages

Weight:0.76 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Related Subjects

Education & Reference History & Philosophy Political Science Politics & Social Sciences Science Science & Math Science & Scientists Science & Technology Social Science Social Sciences

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