An Introduction to Science Studies: The Philosophical and Social Aspects of Science and Technology

ISBN-13: 9780521346801 / Angielski / Miękka / 1987 / 216 str.

J. M. Ziman

Opis

Professor Ziman provides a coherent account of the different perspectives on science and technology that are normally studied under various disciplinary heads such as philosophy of science, sociology of science, and science policy. It is intended for students embarking on courses in these subjects and assumes no special knowledge of any science. It is written in a direct and simple style, and technical language is seldom introduced. It will appeal to students in a wide range of scientific disciplines and complements Professor Ziman's earlier books.

Recenzje

'Ziman's book is a tour de force … It would make a fine textbook for an introductory course in a science, technology, and society program.' Science

Spis treści

Preface; 1. 'Academic' science; 2. Research; 3. Validity; 4. Communication; 5. Authority; 6. Rules and norms; 7. Change; 8. The sociology of scientific knowledge; 9. Science and technology; 10. Pure and applied science; 11. Collectivized science; 12. R & D organizations; 13. The economics of research; 14. Science and the State; 15. The scientist in society; 16. Science as a cultural resource; Index.