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Introduction to Science and Technology Studies, Paperback by Sismondo, Sergio, ISBN 1405187654, ISBN-13 9781405187657, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Sismondo (philosophy, Queen's University) reviews the history of the academic field studying the social nature of science and technology, and explains the dominant theoretical discussions. The undergraduate textbook explores standardization and objectivity, rhetoric and discourse, the construction of scientific knowledge and technological artifacts, and how public understanding of the science community varies from reality. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()

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PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

ISBN-101405187654

ISBN-139781405187657

eBay Product ID (ePID)74175669

Product Key Features

Number of Pages256 Pages

Publication NameIntroduction to Science and Technology Studies

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2009

SubjectPhilosophy & Social Aspects, Social Aspects

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaTechnology & Engineering, Science

AuthorSergio Sismondo

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight9.6 Oz

Item Length8.9 in

Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number2

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2009-012001

Dewey Edition21

TitleLeadingAn

Reviews"Sergio Sismondo's book represents a very useful and clear introduction to Science and Technology Studies (STS), a relatively new academic field that has at its core the relationship between scientific knowledge, technological systems, and society . . . The rich set of references can help readers who want to learn more." ( Theor Med Bioeth , 1 May 2012) Praise for first edition "For an introduction to science and technology studies, one cannot find a better book. Sismondo sets a high standard for clarity of writing for books aimed at university students. The important historical background blends well with the underlying philosophical and sociological concepts. Extremely important to all readers are the boxed-text case studies, definitions, and examples that permeate and intelligently adorn every chapte. The index and references immensely help readers desiring to learn more." ( Choice , November 2003) "Carefully argued and well balanced...topics are handled with a clarity and lightness... overall impression...of a field with solid foundations that is looking to the future." ( ISIS )

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Dewey Decimal501

Table Of ContentPreface 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

SynopsisDistinctive in its attention to both the underlying philosophical and sociological aspects of science and technology, the second edition of this popular textbook provides students with an up-to-date road map of the complex interdisciplinary terrain of science and technology studies., 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, Distinctive in its attention to both the underlying philosophical and sociological aspects of science and technology, the second edition of this popular textbook provides students with an up-to-date road map of the complex interdisciplinary terrain of science and technology studies. After presenting the broad historical background to the field, the book explores a variety of relevant topics, among them realism and social construction, discourse and rhetoric, objectivity, and the role of experiment and theory. Numerous illustrative examples and empirical studies elucidate such topics as nuclear missile testing, the cold fusion controversy, teaching mathematical physics in the 19th century, digital rights management, pharmaceutical clinical trials, and sick building syndrome. This updated, expanded, and reorganized new edition also now includes new material on political economies of scientific and technological knowledge and the democratization of technical decisions.

LC Classification NumberQ175.S5734 2010