Science and technology have immense authority and influence in our society, yet their working remains little understood. The conventional perception of science in Western societies has been modified in recent years by the work of philosophers, sociologists and historians of science. In this book Bruno Latour brings together these different approaches to provide a lively and challenging analysis of science, demonstrating how social context and technical content are both essential to a proper understanding of scientific activity. Emphasizing that science can only be understood through its...
Science and technology have immense authority and influence in our society, yet their working remains little understood. The conventional perceptio...
Bruno Latour is one of the leading sociologists in the world today. The author was give unparalleled access to this closed and hugely important institution of the French state, the Conseil d'Etat, and was able to carry out an in-depth study of how it works.
Bruno Latour is one of the leading sociologists in the world today. The author was give unparalleled access to this closed and hugely important instit...
Bruno Latour is one of the leading sociologists in the world today. The author was give unparalleled access to this closed and hugely important institution of the French state, the Conseil d'Etat, and was able to carry out an in-depth study of how it works.
Bruno Latour is one of the leading sociologists in the world today. The author was give unparalleled access to this closed and hugely important instit...
