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The Social Construction Of What?,New
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Lost In The Raging Debate Over The Validity Of Social Construction Is The Question Of What, Precisely, Is Being Constructed. Facts, Gender, Quarks, Reality? Is It A Person? An Object? An Idea? A Theory? Each Entails A Different Notion Of Social Construction, Ian Hacking Reminds Us. His Book Explores An Array Of Examples To Reveal The Deep Issues Underlying Contentious Accounts Of Reality.Especially Troublesome In This Dispute Is The Status Of The Natural Sciences, And This Is Where Hacking Finds Some Of His Most Telling Cases, From The Conflict Between Biological And Social Approaches To Mental Illness To Vying Accounts Of Current Research In Sedimentary Geology. He Looks At The Issue Of Child Abusevery Much A Reality, Though The Idea Of Child Abuse Is A Social Product. He Also Cautiously Examines The Ways In Which Advanced Research On New Weapons Influences Not The Content But The Form Of Science. In Conclusion, Hacking Comments On The Culture Wars In Anthropology, In Particular A Spat Between Leading Ethnographers Over Hawaii And Captain Cook. Written With Generosity And Gentle Wit By One Of Our Most Distinguished Philosophers Of Science, This Wise Book Brings A Much Needed Measure Of Clarity To Current Arguments About The Nature Of Knowledge.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Social Construction of What?' about? A: 'The Social Construction of What?' by Ian Hacking explores the complexities of social construction across various topics, such as facts, gender, and reality. Hacking investigates how these constructs influence our understanding of different concepts, including mental illness and child abuse.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Social Construction of What?' is Ian Hacking, a distinguished philosopher of science known for his insightful commentary on the nature of knowledge and social constructs.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the status of natural sciences, the interplay between biological and social perspectives, and the implications of social constructs in issues like child abuse and scientific research.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'The Social Construction of What?' consists of 272 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its themes and arguments.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of 'The Social Construction of What?' is available in paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to handle.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'The Social Construction of What?' was published on November 15, 2000.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in philosophy? A: Yes, 'The Social Construction of What?' is written with clarity and wit, making it suitable for readers new to philosophy as well as those with more experience.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of 'The Social Construction of What?' is a revised edition, which may include updated content or perspectives.
- Q: What topics do readers commonly discuss in reviews? A: Readers often discuss the book's clarity, the relevance of its themes to contemporary debates, and Hacking's engaging writing style.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: 'The Social Construction of What?' is offered in new condition, ensuring that the book is in pristine shape for readers.