Science, Technology and Society: New Directions

ISBN-13: 9780333510643 / Angielski / Twarda / 1992 / 181 str.

Andrew Webster

Opis

How can the sociology of science relate to issues of science policy? And how can both attend to new institutional and cultural shifts in the character of science itself? These two questions lie at the heart of this new introduction to the sociology of science and technology. Balancing an analysis of contemporary debates in the field with an exploration of science policy questions the book provides a fresh approach to today's key issues.

Spis treści

Introduction.- Sociology of Science and Technology.- Sociology and Science Policy: Opening and Managing the 'Black Box'.- Exploiting Science and Technology I.- Exploiting Science and Technology II.- Controlling Science and Technology: Popular and Radical Alternatives.- Conclusion.