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Of Bicycles, Bakelites, And Bulbs: Toward A Theory Of Sociotechnical Change (Inside Technology)
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This Book Crystallizes And Extends The Important Work Wiebe Bijker Has Done In The Last Decade To Found A Fullscale Theory Of Sociotechnical Change That Describes Where Technologies Come From And How Societies Deal With Them. Of Bicycles, Bakelites, And Bulbs Integrates Detailed Case Studies With Theoretical Generalizations And Political Analyses To Offer A Fully Rounded Treatment Both Of The Relations Between Technology And Society And Of The Issues Involved In Sociotechnical Change.The Stories Of The The Safety Bicycle, The First Truly Synthetic Plastic, And The Fluorescent Light Bulbeach A Fascinating Case Study In Itselfreflect A Cross Section Of Time Periods, Engineering And Scientific Disciplines, And Economic, Social, And Political Cultures. The Bicycle Story Explores Such Issues As The Role Of Changing Gender Relationships In Shaping A Technology; The Bakelite Story Examines The Ways In Which Social Factors Intrude Even In Cases Of Seemingly Pure Chemistry And Entrepreneurship; And The Fluorescent Bulb Story Offers Insights Into The Ways In Which Political And Economic Relationships Can Affect The Form Of A Technology.Bijker'S Method Is To Use These Case Studies To Suggest Theoretical Concepts That Serve As Building Blocks In A More And More Inclusive Theory, Which Is Then Tested Against Further Case Studies. His Main Concern Is To Create A Basis For Science, Technology, And Social Change That Uncovers The Social Roots Of Technology, Making It Amenable To Democratic Politics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Of Bicycles, Bakelites, and Bulbs'? A: The book focuses on developing a theory of sociotechnical change, exploring how technologies emerge and how societies interact with them.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Wiebe E. Bijker, a prominent scholar in the field of science and technology studies.
- Q: What are some key case studies discussed in the book? A: Key case studies include the safety bicycle, Bakelite as the first synthetic plastic, and the fluorescent light bulb.
- Q: Is this edition a reprint or original? A: This is a reprint edition published on January 3, 1997.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 390 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is categorized as 'Acceptable' condition, indicating it may show signs of wear.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of 'History & Philosophy'.
- Q: What binding type is used for this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What kind of theoretical insights does Bijker provide? A: Bijker provides theoretical concepts that serve as building blocks for understanding the relationship between technology and society.
- Q: When was 'Of Bicycles, Bakelites, and Bulbs' originally published? A: The book was originally published on January 3, 1997.