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Science In Action: How To Follow Scientists And Engineers Through Society
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Science And Technology Have Immense Authority And Influence In Our Society, Yet Their Working Remains Little Understood. The Conventional Perception Of Science In Western Societies Has Been Modified In Recent Years By The Work Of Philosophers, Sociologists And Historians Of Science. In This Book Bruno Latour Brings Together These Different Approaches To Provide A Lively And Challenging Analysis Of Science, Demonstrating How Social Context And Technical Content Are Both Essential To A Proper Understanding Of Scientific Activity. Emphasizing That Science Can Only Be Understood Through Its Practice, The Author Examines Science And Technology In Action: The Role Of Scientific Literature, The Activities Of Laboratories, The Institutional Context Of Science In The Modern World, And The Means By Which Inventions And Discoveries Become Accepted. From The Study Of Scientific Practice He Develops An Analysis Of Science As The Building Of Networks. Throughout, Bruno Latour Shows How A Lively And Realistic Picture Of Science In Action Alters Our Conception Of Not Only The Natural Sciences But Also The Social Sciences And The Sociology Of Knowledge In General.This Stimulating Book, Drawing On A Wealth Of Examples From A Wide Range Of Scientific Activities, Will Interest All Philosophers, Sociologists And Historians Of Science, Scientists And Engineers, And Students Of The Philosophy Of Social Science And The Sociology Of Knowledge.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Science in Action' by Bruno Latour? A: The book focuses on how science and technology function within society and explores the interplay between social context and scientific practice.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Science in Action'? A: The author is Bruno Latour, a prominent philosopher and sociologist known for his work in the sociology of science.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the revised edition, published on October 15, 1988.
- Q: What is the length of 'Science in Action'? A: The book is 288 pages long.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is published in paperback binding.
- Q: In which category is 'Science in Action' listed? A: The book is categorized under History & Philosophy.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Science in Action'? A: It covers the activities of laboratories, the role of scientific literature, and how inventions become accepted in society.
- Q: Is 'Science in Action' suitable for students? A: Yes, it is suitable for students of philosophy, sociology, and the sociology of knowledge.
- Q: What makes this book a valuable read? A: It provides a lively and challenging analysis of scientific activity, emphasizing the importance of understanding science through its practice.