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What Have We Learned About Science And Technology From The Russian Experience?,Used
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At The Time The Soviet Union Broke Apart In The Late 1980S, It Possessed The Largest Scientific Community In The World. The Rapid Development, In Just A Few Decades, Of Such An Immense Scientific Establishmentin A Social And Economic Environment Strikingly Different From The Westpresents An Unusual Opportunity For The Worlds Leading Authority On Soviet Science To Examine How The Russian Experience Sheds Light On The Status And Character Of Science And Technology Throughout The World. The Book Is Organized Around Five Questions, Each Given Its Own Chapter: Is Science A Social Construction? Are Science And Technology Westernizing Influences? How Robust Is Science Under Stress? How Willing Are Scientists To Reform Their Own Institutions? And Who Should Control Technology? The Author Believes That The Russian Example Reveals In Detail Both The Strengths And The Weaknesses Of Social Constructivism. Though Many Areas Of Russian Science Show The Unmistakable Influence Of Social Factors, The Deviation Of The Soviet Union From Standard Genetics For Many Years, Followed By Its Eventual Restoration, Indicates The Weakness Of Social Constructivism And Illustrates The Relationship Of Science To Reality. He Further Maintains That Although Science In Russia Has Been Terribly Abused, It Nonetheless Remains Strong; It Has Proven To Be Much More Resilient Than Most Previous Observers Believed, And, Furthermore, Is Not Nearly As Directly Dependent On Political Freedom For Its Vitality As Western Analysts Maintained. In The Final Section, The Author Makes Two Strong Claims. The First Comes From An Examination Of The Social Constructivist Thesis That Science Is Formed By Social Influences. His Conclusion Is That Russian Science Has Indeed Been Influenced In That Country In Distinct Ways, But Not Always In A Fashion That Will Please Radical Social Constructivists. The Second Strong Claim Is That Contrary To The View Of Many Western Scholars That Science Can Flourish Only In Conditions Of Nurturing Freedom, Science Turns Out To Be Remarkably Robust, Able To Flourish In Adverse Conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'What Have We Learned About Science and Technology from the Russian Experience?' A: The book explores the development of the Soviet scientific community and how the Russian experience influences our understanding of science and technology globally.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Loren R. Graham, a noted authority on Soviet science.
- Q: How is the book structured? A: The book is organized into five chapters, each addressing critical questions about science and technology in the context of the Russian experience.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: It covers topics such as the social construction of science, the influence of Westernization, the resilience of science under stress, and the control of technology.
- Q: Is the book suitable for readers without a background in science or technology? A: Yes, the book is accessible to general readers and provides valuable insights regardless of prior knowledge in science or technology.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers will gain insights into the complexities of the Russian scientific community and how social factors shape scientific practice and technology.
- Q: What is the condition of the book listed for sale? A: The book is classified as 'Used Book in Good Condition', ensuring that it is still usable and readable.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book contains 196 pages.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on March 1, 1998.
- Q: What binding type does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.