{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-science-studies-the-philosophical-and-social-aspects-of-science-and-technology-paperback-9780521346801","title":"An Introduction to Science Studies; The Philosophical and Social Aspects of Science and Technology (Paperback) 9780521346801","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAn Introduction to Science Studies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Philosophical and Social Aspects of Science and Technology\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJohn M. Ziman (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521346801, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 23 July 1987\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e216 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 1.3 cm, 0.32 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'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\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe purpose of this book is to give 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 introduced very sparingly. As various perspectives are sketched out in this book, the reader moves towards a consistent conception of contemporary science as a rapidly changing social institution that has already grown out of its traditional forms and plays a central role in society at large. It will appeal to students in a wide range of scientific disciplines and complement well Professor Ziman's earlier books.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e 1. 'Academic' science\u003cbr\u003e 2. Research\u003cbr\u003e 3. Validity\u003cbr\u003e 4. Communication\u003cbr\u003e 5. Authority\u003cbr\u003e 6. Rules and norms\u003cbr\u003e 7. Change\u003cbr\u003e 8. The sociology of scientific knowledge\u003cbr\u003e 9. Science and technology\u003cbr\u003e 10. Pure and applied science\u003cbr\u003e 11. Collectivized science\u003cbr\u003e 12. R \u0026amp; D organizations\u003cbr\u003e 13. The economics of research\u003cbr\u003e 14. Science and the State\u003cbr\u003e 15. The scientist in society\u003cbr\u003e 16. Science as a cultural resource\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Philosophy: epistemology \u0026amp; theory of knowledge [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Philosophy: epistemology \u0026amp; theory of knowledge\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Philosophy:%20epistemology%20\u0026amp;%20theory%20of%20knowledge%20%5BHPK%5D%22\"\u003eHPK\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46004960690456,"sku":"9780521346801","price":32.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521346801i_448a37c3-ceed-40aa-a442-0675ebd79750.jpg?v=1691375511","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/an-introduction-to-science-studies-the-philosophical-and-social-aspects-of-science-and-technology-paperback-9780521346801","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}