Sergio Sismondo

An Introduction to Science and Technology Studies (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

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 edition include improved readability, updated references, chapter reorganization, and more material on medicine and technology

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. November 2009
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781444315127
• Artikelnr.: 38305950

Autorenporträt

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.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface vii
1 The Prehistory of Science and Technology Studies 1
2 The Kuhnian Revolution 12
3 Questioning Functionalism in the Sociology of Science 23
4 Stratification and Discrimination 36
5 The Strong Programme and the Sociology of Knowledge 47
6 The Social Construction of Scientific and Technical Realities 57
7 Feminist Epistemologies of Science 72
8 Actor-Network Theory 81
9 Two Questions Concerning Technology 93
10 Studying Laboratories 106
11 Controversies 120
12 Standardization and Objectivity 136
13 Rhetoric and Discourse 148
14 The Unnaturalness of Science and Technology 157
15 The Public Understanding of Science 168
16 Expertise and Public Participation 180
17 Political Economies of Knowledge 189
References 205
Index 236

Rezensionen

"Sergio Sismondo's book represents a very useful andclear introduction to Science and Technology Studies (STS), arelatively new academic field that has at its core the relationshipbetween scientific knowledge, technological systems, and society .. . The rich set of references can help readers who want to learnmore." (Theor Med Bioeth, 1 May 2012)

Praise for first edition

"For an introduction to science and technology studies, onecannot find a better book. Sismondo sets a high standard forclarity of writing for books aimed at university students. Theimportant historical background blends well with the underlyingphilosophical and sociological concepts. Extremely important to allreaders are the boxed-text case studies, definitions, and examplesthat permeate and intelligently adorn every chapte. The index andreferences immensely help readers desiring to learn more."(Choice, November 2003)

"Carefully argued and well balanced...topics are handledwith a clarity and lightness... overall impression...of a fieldwith solid foundations that is looking to the future."(ISIS)Praise for first edition

"Sismondo's much-needed book fills a gap left by existingintroductions to the field of science and technology studies. Itconsistently and usefully integrates philosophical concerns withthe critical social science perspectives that have dominated thefield. It also offers excellent capsule surveys of some of thefield's most influential thinkers."
-Sheila Jasanoff, Harvard University

"This book is a wonderful tool with which to think. It offers anexpansive introduction to the field of science studies, a richexploration of the theoretical terrains it comprises and a sheaf ofwell-reasoned opinions that will surely inspire argument."
-Geoffrey C. Bowker, University of California, SanDiego

"Science and technology studies is one of the most important andexciting new interdisciplinary fields in the academy. SergioSismondon is to be congratulated for producing an introductorytextbook that is authoritative, accessible, and without rival. Thisbook quickly become an indispensable teaching aid."
-Trevor Pinch, Cornell University