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Complexities: Social Studies of Knowledge Practices (Science and Cultural Theory),Used
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Although much recent social science and humanities work has been a revolt against simplification, this volume explores the contrast between simplicity and complexity to reveal that this dichotomy, itself, is too simplistic. John Law and Annemarie Mol have gathered a distinguished panel of contributors to offerparticularly within the field of science studiesapproaches to a theory of complexity, and at the same time a theoretical introduction to the topic. Indeed, they examine not only ways of relating to complexity but complexity in practice.Individual essays study complexity from a variety of perspectives, addressing market behavior, medical interventions, aeronautical design, the governing of supranational states, ecology, roadbuilding, meteorology, the science of complexity itself, and the psychology of childhood trauma. Other topics include complex wholes (holism) in the sciences, moral complexity in seemingly amoral endeavors, and issues relating to the protection of African elephants. With a focus on such concepts as multiplicity, partial connections, and ebbs and flows, the collection includes narratives from Kenya, Great Britain, Papua New Guinea, the Netherlands, France, and the meetings of the European Commission, written by anthropologists, economists, philosophers, psychologists, sociologists, and scholars of science, technology, and society.Contributors. Andrew Barry, Steven D. Brown, Michel Callon, Chunglin Kwa, John Law, Nick Lee, Annemarie Mol, Marilyn Strathern, Laurent Thvenot, Charis Thompson
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Complexities: Social Studies of Knowledge Practices'? A: The book explores the contrast between simplicity and complexity in social science and humanities, focusing on a theory of complexity within the field of science studies.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is edited by John Law and Annemarie Mol, featuring contributions from a distinguished panel of scholars in various fields.
- Q: What are some of the key themes covered in the book? A: Key themes include market behavior, medical interventions, ecological challenges, and moral complexity, along with narratives from diverse global contexts.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book consists of 304 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book in new or used condition? A: The item condition is listed as new.
- Q: When was 'Complexities: Social Studies of Knowledge Practices' published? A: The book was published on June 10, 2002.
- Q: What subjects or fields does this book relate to? A: The book relates to social studies, science studies, anthropology, economics, psychology, and sociology.
- Q: Can this book be helpful for understanding complexity in practice? A: Yes, the book examines various real-world applications of complexity theory across different disciplines.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: This book is ideal for students, researchers, and professionals interested in social sciences, humanities, and complexity theory.