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| an introduction to science and technology studies: An Introduction to Science and Technology Studies Sergio Sismondo, 2011-08-17 An Introduction to Science and Technology Studies, Second Edition reflects the latest advances in the field while continuing to provide students with a road map to the complex interdisciplinary terrain of science and technology studies. Distinctive in its attention to both the underlying philosophical and sociological aspects of science and technology Explores core topics such as realism and social construction, discourse and rhetoric, objectivity, and the public understanding of science Includes numerous empirical studies and illustrative examples to elucidate the topics discussed Now includes new material on political economies of scientific and technological knowledge, and democratizing technical decisions Other features of the new edition include improved readability, updated references, chapter reorganization, and more material on medicine and technology |
| an introduction to science and technology studies: An Introduction to Science Studies John M. Ziman, 1987-07-23 The purpose of this book is to give a coherent account of the different perspectives on science and technology that are normally studied under various disciplinary heads such as philosophy of science, sociology of science and science policy. It is intended for students embarking on courses in these subjects and assumes no special knowledge of any science. It is written in a direct and simple style, and technical language is introduced very sparingly. As various perspectives are sketched out in this book, the reader moves towards a consistent conception of contemporary science as a rapidly changing social institution that has already grown out of its traditional forms and plays a central role in society at large. It will appeal to students in a wide range of scientific disciplines and complement well Professor Ziman's earlier books. |
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| an introduction to science and technology studies: Introduction to Science and Technology Studies Sergio Sismondo, 2003-07-01 This volume provides a road map to the complex interdisciplinary terrain of science and technology studies. The book presents the historical background for this burgeoning field, focusing on the central debates and key theoretical advances. Topics include realism and social construction, discourse and rhetoric, objectivity, the role of experiment and theory, controversies, and the critique of science and technology. Distinctive in its attention to the underlying philosophical and sociological aspects of science and technology, An Introduction to Science and Technology Studies is ideal for those new to this exciting and controversial area of study. |
| an introduction to science and technology studies: Handbook of Science and Technology Studies Sheila Jasanoff, Gerald E Markle, James C Peterson, Trevor Pinch, 2001-11-01 This volume represents the social constructivist turn of the field. It is evident that social constructivism made a major impact on the field during the 1970s and 1980s. The diverse papers included here highlight the role of ethnography in STS. In addition, we are exposed to new perspectives of the multicultural and gendered nature of knowledge production. —Science, Technology, and Society For the most current, comprehensive resource in this rapidly evolving field, look no further than the Revised Edition of the Handbook of Science and Technology Studies. This masterful volume is the first resource in more than 15 years to define, summarize, and synthesize this complex multidisciplinary, international field. Tightly edited with contributions by an internationally recognized team of leading scholars, this volume addresses the crucial contemporary issues—both traditional and nonconventional—social studies, political studies, and humanistic studies in this changing field. Containing theoretical essays, extensive literature reviews, and detailed case studies, this remarkable volume clearly sets the standard for the field. It does nothing less than establish itself as the benchmark, one that will carry the field well into the next century. The long-awaited Handbook of Science and Technology Studies sponsored by the Society for Social Studies of Science is a truly substantial work, both in size and in the breadth of its many contributions. It is a rich and valuable guide to much that is transpiring in the field of Science and Technology Studies. In the editors′ words, it is ′an unconventional but arresting atlas of the field at a particular moment in its history.′ —Science, Technology & Society This book is not only an important resource for practitioners, but it also may help to spark the curiosity of those who are outside the field—including scientists and engineers themselves—and so pull the ′half-seen world′ of science and technology studies even more fully into the light of day. —American Scientist The book as a whole is an impressive testimony to the vitality of a burgeoning field. —New Scientist It reflects the international and interdisciplinary nature of the society. An excellent resource —Choice |
| an introduction to science and technology studies: Science Studies David J Hess, 1997-10-01 The first comprehensive survey of the nascent field of science studies Thrust into the public eye by the contentious Science Wars—played out most recently by physicist Alan Sokal's hoax—the nascent field of science studies takes on the political, historical, and cultural dimensions of technology and the sciences. Science Studies is the first comprehensive survey of the field, combining a concise overview of key concepts with an original and integrated framework. In the process of bringing disparate fields together under one tent, David J. Hess realizes the full promise of science studies, long uncomfortably squeezed into traditional disciplines. He provides a clear discussion of the issues and misunderstandings that have arisen in these interdisciplinary conversations. His survey is up-to-date and includes recent developments in philosophy, sociology, anthropology, history, cultural studies, and feminist studies. By moving from the discipline-bound blinders of a sociology, history, philosophy, or anthropology of science to a transdisciplinary field, science studies, Hess argues, will be able to provide crucial conceptual tools for public discussions about the role of science and technology in a democratic society. |
| an introduction to science and technology studies: Key Concepts in Science and Technology Studies , 2021 Key Concepts in Science and Technology Studies is an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of science and technology studies through concepts that are also used in other areas, from design to organization studies... |
| an introduction to science and technology studies: Science and Technology in Society Daniel Lee Kleiman, 2009-02-09 This thoughtful and engaging text challenges the widely held notion of science as somehow outside of society, and the idea that technology proceeds automatically down a singular and inevitable path. Through specific case studies involving contemporary debates, this book shows that science and technology are fundamentally part of society and are shaped by it. Draws on concepts from political sociology, organizational analysis, and contemporary social theory. Avoids dense theoretical debate. Includes case studies and concluding chapter summaries for students and scholars. |
| an introduction to science and technology studies: Routledge Handbook of Science, Technology, and Society Daniel Lee Kleinman, Kelly Moore, 2014-06-05 Over the last decade or so, the field of science and technology studies (STS) has become an intellectually dynamic interdisciplinary arena. Concepts, methods, and theoretical perspectives are being drawn both from long-established and relatively young disciplines. From its origins in philosophical and political debates about the creation and use of scientific knowledge, STS has become a wide and deep space for the consideration of the place of science and technology in the world, past and present. The Routledge Handbook of Science, Technology and Society seeks to capture the dynamism and breadth of the field by presenting work that pushes the reader to think about science and technology and their intersections with social life in new ways. The interdisciplinary contributions by international experts in this handbook are organized around six topic areas: embodiment consuming technoscience digitization environments science as work rules and standards This volume highlights a range of theoretical and empirical approaches to some of the persistent – and new – questions in the field. It will be useful for students and scholars throughout the social sciences and humanities, including in science and technology studies, history, geography, critical race studies, sociology, communications, women’s and gender studies, anthropology, and political science. |
| an introduction to science and technology studies: digitalSTS Janet Vertesi, David Ribes, 2019-05-07 New perspectives on digital scholarship that speak to today's computational realities Scholars across the humanities, social sciences, and information sciences are grappling with how best to study virtual environments, use computational tools in their research, and engage audiences with their results. Classic work in science and technology studies (STS) has played a central role in how these fields analyze digital technologies, but many of its key examples do not speak to today’s computational realities. This groundbreaking collection brings together a world-class group of contributors to refresh the canon for contemporary digital scholarship. In twenty-five pioneering and incisive essays, this unique digital field guide offers innovative new approaches to digital scholarship, the design of digital tools and objects, and the deployment of critically grounded technologies for analysis and discovery. Contributors cover a broad range of topics, including software development, hackathons, digitized objects, diversity in the tech sector, and distributed scientific collaborations. They discuss methodological considerations of social networks and data analysis, design projects that can translate STS concepts into durable scientific work, and much more. Featuring a concise introduction by Janet Vertesi and David Ribes and accompanied by an interactive microsite, this book provides new perspectives on digital scholarship that will shape the agenda for tomorrow’s generation of STS researchers and practitioners. |
| an introduction to science and technology studies: The Postcolonial Science and Technology Studies Reader Sandra Harding, 2011-09-12 DIVA collection of foundational and contemporary essays in postcolonial science studies./div |
| an introduction to science and technology studies: The Handbook of Science and Technology Studies, fourth edition Ulrike Felt, Rayvon Fouche, Clark A. Miller, Laurel Smith-Doerr, 2016-12-23 The fourth edition of an authoritative overview, with all new chapters that capture the state of the art in a rapidly growing field. Science and Technology Studies (STS) is a flourishing interdisciplinary field that examines the transformative power of science and technology to arrange and rearrange contemporary societies. The Handbook of Science and Technology Studies provides a comprehensive and authoritative overview of the field, reviewing current research and major theoretical and methodological approaches in a way that is accessible to both new and established scholars from a range of disciplines. This new edition, sponsored by the Society for Social Studies of Science, is the fourth in a series of volumes that have defined the field of STS. It features 36 chapters, each written for the fourth edition, that capture the state of the art in a rich and rapidly growing field. One especially notable development is the increasing integration of feminist, gender, and postcolonial studies into the body of STS knowledge. The book covers methods and participatory practices in STS research; mechanisms by which knowledge, people, and societies are coproduced; the design, construction, and use of material devices and infrastructures; the organization and governance of science; and STS and societal challenges including aging, agriculture, security, disasters, environmental justice, and climate change. |
| an introduction to science and technology studies: Ideas, Machines, and Values Stephen H. Cutcliffe, 2000 Ideas, Machines, and Values is an introductory overview of the emergence of STS as a field of study, as well as a portrait of its current interests and concerns. The book examines the growth of STS from its birth inthe mid-1960's through its development as an interdisciplinary field to its present state. Also addressed are the questions 'Why should we study STS?' and 'In what direction should STS be headed?' This work is highly recommended for anyone interested in building a solid foundation for Science, Technology, and Society Studies. |
| an introduction to science and technology studies: Science, Technology and Society Martin Bridgstock, 1998-03-28 Provides a comprehensive introduction to the human, social and economic aspects of science and technology. It is broad, interdisciplinary and international, with a focus on Australia. The authors present complex issues in an accessible and engaging form. Invaluable for both students and teachers. |
| an introduction to science and technology studies: Science In Society Massimiano Bucchi, 2004-07-31 Without assuming any scientific background, Bucchi provides clear summaries of all the major theoretical positions within the sociology of science, using many fascinating examples to illustrate them. |
| an introduction to science and technology studies: Psychological Studies of Science and Technology Kieran C. O'Doherty, Lisa M. Osbeck, Ernst Schraube, Jeffery Yen, 2019-08-24 This book provides a significant contribution to scholarship on the psychology of science and the psychology of technology by showcasing a range of theory and research distinguished as psychological studies of science and technology. Science and technology are central to almost all domains of human activity, for which reason they are the focus of subdisciplines such as philosophy of science, philosophy of technology, sociology of knowledge, and history of science and technology. To date, psychology has been marginal in this space and limited to relatively narrow epistemological orientations. By explicitly embracing pluralism and an international approach, this book offers new perspectives and directions for psychological contributions. The book brings together leading theorists and researchers from around the world and spans scholarship across a variety of traditions that include theoretical psychology, critical psychology, feminist psychology and social constructionist approaches. Following a historical and conceptual introduction, the collection is divided into three sections: Scoping a New Psychology of Science and Technology, Applying Psychological Concepts to the Study of Science and Technology and Critical Perspectives on Psychology as a Science. The book will interest interdisciplinary scholars who work in the space of Science and Technology Studies and psychologists interested in the diverse human aspects of science and technology. |
| an introduction to science and technology studies: Sustainability Science and Technology Alejandro De Las Heras, 2014-04-01 Sustainability Science and Technology: An Introduction explains the root causes of global failures in natural and human systems, as well as the most readily available technological solutions. The book dispels risky scientific and technological ideas that further complicate the current environmental and socioeconomic predicaments. It also bridges gaps among scientific and technological fields and systematically translates current findings for a wide technical and public audience. Written at a level accessible to all, the story is told one bite-sized chapter at a time, about the size of a scientific journal article. The chapters are self-contained, each grappling with a large topic. This provides more in-depth coverage of a topic than a standard encyclopedia article and promotes the widest possible dialog around sustainability issues and their solutions. Case studies from all continents and all technological development levels expound viable solutions for each of the planetary systems: water, soils, and atmosphere. In turn, the wider socioeconomic context of sustainable science and technology is examined. One of the first books to address the full scope of sustainability, it sets the stage for discussion and sustainability re(training) across professional divides. The editor and contributors take a balanced approach that is neither too technical nor too focused on any particular field. They highlight global and regional perspectives and the linkages between different planetary and human systems. The book helps you understand the thorny essence of sustainability issues—often fraught with ethical dilemmas, obsolete technologies, and lifestyle implications—and how to develop solutions to them. |
| an introduction to science and technology studies: Introduction to Nanoscale Science and Technology Massimiliano Ventra, Stephane Evoy, James R. Heflin, 2006-04-11 From the reviews: ...A class in nanoscale science and technology is daunting for the educator, who must organize a large collection of materials to cover the field, and for the student, who must absorb all the new concepts. This textbook is an excellent resource that allows students from any engineering background to quickly understand the foundations and exciting advances of the field. The example problems with answers and the long list of references in each chapter are a big plus for course tutors. The book is organized into seven sections. The first, nanoscale fabrication and characterization, covers nanolithography, self-assembly, and scanning probe microscopy. Of these, we enjoyed the section on nanolithography most, as it includes many interesting details from industrial manufacturing processes. The chapter on self-assembly also provides an excellent overview by introducing six types of intermolecular interactions and the ways these can be employed to fabricate nanostructures. The second section covers nanomaterials and nanostructures. Out of its 110 pages, 45 are devoted to carbon nanotubes. Fullerenes and quantum dots each have their own chapter that focuses on the properties and applications of these nanostructures. Nanolayer, nanowire, and nanoparticle composites of metals and semiconductors are briefly covered (just 12 pages), with slightly more discussion of specific applications. The section on nanoscale electronics begins with a history of microelectronics before discussing the difficulties in shrinking transistor size further. The discussion of problems (leakage current, hot electrons, doping fluctuations, etc.) and possible solutions (high- k dielectrics, double-gate devices) could easily motivate deeper discussions of nanoscale electrical transport. A chapter on molecular electronics considers transport through alkanes, molecular transistors, and DNA in a simple, qualitative manner we found highly instructive. Nanoscale magnetic systems are examined in the fourth section. The concept of quantum computation is nicely presented, although the discussion of how this can be achieved with controlled spin states is (perhaps necessarily) not clear. We found the chapter on magnetic storage to be one of the most lucid in the book. The giant magnetoresistive effect, operation of spin valves, and issues in magnetic scaling are easier to understand when placed in the context of the modern magnetic hard disk drive. Micro- and nanoelectromechanical systems are covered with an emphasis on the integration of sensing, computation, and communication. Here, the student can see advanced applications of lithography. The sixth section, nanoscale optoelectronics, describes quantum dots, organic optoelectronics, and photonic crystals. The chapter on organic optoelectronics is especially clear in its discussion of the fundamentals of this complicated field. The book concludes with an overview of nanobiotechnology that covers biomimetics, biomolecular motors, and nanofluidics. Because so many authors have contributed to this textbook, it suffers a bit from repetition. However, this also allows sections to be omitted without any adverse effect on student comprehension. We would have liked to see more technology to balance the science; apart from the chapters on lithography and magnetic storage, little more than an acknowledgment is given to commercial applications. Overall, this book serves as an excellent starting point for the study of nanoscale science and technology, and we recommend it to anyone with a modest scientific background. It is also a great vehicle to motivate the study of science at a time when interest is waning. Nanotechnology educators should look no further. (MATERIALS TODAY, June 2005) |
| an introduction to science and technology studies: Science in Action Bruno Latour, 1987 From weaker to stronger rhetoric : literature - Laboratories - From weak points to strongholds : machines - Insiders out - From short to longer networks : tribunals of reason - Centres of calculation. |
| an introduction to science and technology studies: Making Sense of Science Steven Yearley, 2005 This volume demystifies science studies and bridges the divide between social theory and the sociology of science. |
| an introduction to science and technology studies: Introduction to Membrane Science and Technology Heinrich Strathmann, 2011-10-17 Written by a dedicated lecturer and leading membrane scientist, who has worked both in academia and industry, this advanced textbook provides an impressive overview of all aspects of membranes and their applications. Together with numerous industrial case studies, practical examples and questions, the book provides an excellent and comprehensive introduction to the topic. Advanced students as well as process and chemical engineers working in industry will profit from this resource. A significant feature of the book is the treatment of more recently developed membranes and their applications in energy conversion, biomedical components, controlled release devices and environmental engineering with an indication of the present and future commercial impact. The solutions to the questions in the book can be found under http://www.wiley-vch.de/publish/en/books/ISBN3-537-32451-8/ From the Contents: * Introduction * Fundamentals * Membrane Preparation and Characterization * Principles of Membrane Separation Processes * Membrane Modules and Concentration Polarization * Membrane Process Design and Operation |
| an introduction to science and technology studies: Ethics and Science Adam Briggle, Carl Mitcham, 2012-10-25 This book explores ethical issues at the interfaces of science, policy, religion and technology, cultivating the skills for critical analysis. |
| an introduction to science and technology studies: Science and Technology in World History James Edward McClellan, Harold Dorn, 2006 Publisher description |
| an introduction to science and technology studies: Science, Culture and Society Mark Erickson, 2016-09-12 Science occupies an ambiguous space in contemporary society. Scientific research is championed in relation to tackling environmental issues and diseases such as cancer and dementia, and science has made important contributions to today’s knowledge economies and knowledge societies. And yet science is considered by many to be remote, and even dangerous. It seems that as we have more science, we have less understanding of what science actually is. The new edition of this popular text redresses this knowledge gap and provides a novel framework for making sense of science, particularly in relation to contemporary social issues such as climate change. Using real-world examples, Mark Erickson explores what science is and how it is carried out, what the relationship between science and society is, how science is represented in contemporary culture, and how scientific institutions are structured. Throughout, the book brings together sociology, science and technology studies, cultural studies and philosophy to provide a far-reaching understanding of science and technology in the twenty-first century. Fully updated and expanded in its second edition, Science, Culture and Society will continue to be key reading on courses across the social sciences and humanities that engage with science in its social and cultural context. |
| an introduction to science and technology studies: Science without Myth Sergio Sismondo, 1996-01-01 This philosophical introduction to and discussion of social and political studies of science argues that scientific knowledge is socially constructed. |
| an introduction to science and technology studies: Teaching about Technology Marc J. de Vries, 2005-05-04 This book provides an introduction to the philosophy of technology that is accessible to non-philosophers. It offers a survey of the current state-of-affairs in the philosophy of technology and also discusses the relevance of that for teaching about technology. The book includes questions and assignments and offers an extensive annotated bibliography for those who want to read more about the discipline. |
| an introduction to science and technology studies: Feminist Cultural Studies of Science and Technology Maureen McNeil, 2008-01-15 Feminist Cultural Studies of Science and Technology challenges the assumption that science is simply what scientists do, say, or write: it shows the multiple and dispersed makings of science and technology in everyday life and popular culture. This first major guide and review of the new field of feminist cultural studies of science and technology provides readers with an accessible introduction to its theories and methods. Documenting and analyzing the recent explosion of research which has appeared under the rubric of 'cultural studies of science and technology' it examines the distinctive features of the 'cultural turn' in science studies and traces the contribution feminist scholarship has made to this development. Interrogating the theoretical and methodological features it evaluates the significance of this distinctive body of research in the context of concern about public attitudes to science and contentious debates about public understanding of and engagement with science. |
| an introduction to science and technology studies: Handbook of Public Communication of Science and Technology Massimiano Bucchi, Brian Trench, 2008-06-03 Comprehensive yet accessible, this key Handbook provides an up-to-date overview of the fast growing and increasingly important area of ‘public communication of science and technology’, from both research and practical perspectives. As well as introducing the main issues, arenas and professional perspectives involved, it presents the findings of earlier research and the conclusions previously drawn. Unlike most existing books on this topic, this unique volume couples an overview of the practical problems faced by practitioners with a thorough review of relevant literature and research. The practical Handbook format ensures it is a student-friendly resource, but its breadth of scope and impressive contributors means that it is also ideal for practitioners and professionals working in the field. Combining the contributions of different disciplines (media and journalism studies, sociology and history of science), the perspectives of different geographical and cultural contexts, and by selecting key contributions from appropriate and well-respected authors, this original text provides an interdisciplinary as well as a global approach to public communication of science and technology. |
| an introduction to science and technology studies: Introduction to Information Science David Bawden, Lyn Robinson, 2015-06-10 This landmark textbook takes a whole subject approach to Information Science as a discipline. Introduced by leading international scholars and offering a global perspective on the discipline, this is designed to be the standard text for students worldwide. The authors' expert narrative guides you through each of the essential building blocks of information science offering a concise introduction and expertly chosen further reading and resources. Critical topics covered include: foundations: - concepts, theories and historical perspectives - organising and retrieving information - information behaviour, domain analysis and digital literacies - technologies, digital libraries and information management - information research methods and informetrics - changing contexts: information society, publishing, e-science and digital humanities - the future of the discipline. Readership: Students of information science, information and knowledge management, librarianship, archives and records management worldwide. Students of other information-related disciplines such as museum studies, publishing, and information systems and practitioners in all of these disciplines. |
| an introduction to science and technology studies: Understanding Student Participation and Choice in Science and Technology Education Ellen Karoline Henriksen, Justin Dillon, Jim Ryder, 2014-09-17 Drawing on data generated by the EU’s Interests and Recruitment in Science (IRIS) project, this volume examines the issue of young people’s participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education. With an especial focus on female participation, the chapters offer analysis deploying varied theoretical frameworks, including sociology, social psychology and gender studies. The material also includes reviews of relevant research in science education and summaries of empirical data concerning student choices in STEM disciplines in five European countries. Featuring both quantitative and qualitative analyses, the book makes a substantial contribution to the developing theoretical agenda in STEM education. It augments available empirical data and identifies strategies in policy-making that could lead to improved participation—and gender balance—in STEM disciplines. The majority of the chapter authors are IRIS project members, with additional chapters written by specially invited contributors. The book provides researchers and policy makers alike with a comprehensive and authoritative exploration of the core issues in STEM educational participation. |
| an introduction to science and technology studies: Routledge Handbook of Art, Science, and Technology Studies Hannah Star Rogers, Megan K Halpern, Dehlia Hannah, Kathryn de Ridder-Vignone, 2021-12-22 Art and science work is experiencing a dramatic rise coincident with burgeoning Science and Technology Studies (STS) interest in this area. Science has played the role of muse for the arts, inspiring imaginative reconfigurations of scientific themes and exploring their cultural resonance. Conversely, the arts are often deployed in the service of science communication, illustration, and popularization. STS scholars have sought to resist the instrumentalization of the arts by the sciences, emphasizing studies of theories and practices across disciplines and the distinctive and complementary contributions of each. The manifestation of this commonality of creative and epistemic practices is the emergence of Art, Science, and Technology Studies (ASTS) as the interdisciplinary exploration of art–science. This handbook defines the modes, practices, crucial literature, and research interests of this emerging field. It explores the questions, methodologies, and theoretical implications of scholarship and practice that arise at the intersection of art and STS. Further, ASTS demonstrates how the arts are intervening in STS. Drawing on methods and concepts derived from STS and allied fields including visual studies, performance studies, design studies, science communication, and aesthetics and the knowledge of practicing artists and curators, ASTS is predicated on the capacity to see both art and science as constructions of human knowledge- making. Accordingly, it posits a new analytical vernacular, enabling new ways of seeing, understanding, and thinking critically about the world. This handbook provides scholars and practitioners already familiar with the themes and tensions of art–science with a means of connecting across disciplines. It proposes organizing principles for thinking about art–science across the sciences, social sciences, humanities, and arts. Encounters with art and science become meaningful in relation to practices and materials manifest as perceptual habits, background knowledge, and cultural norms. As the chapters in this handbook demonstrate, a variety of STS tools can be brought to bear on art–science so that systematic research can be conducted on this unique set of knowledge-making practices. |
| an introduction to science and technology studies: Science and Technology from Global and Historical Perspectives Bahattin Karagözoğlu, 2017-03-05 This book provides science and technology ethos to a literate person. It starts with a rather detailed treatment of basic concepts in human values, educational status and domains of education, development of science and technology and their contributions to the welfare of society. It describes ways and means of scientific progresses and technological advancements with their historical perspectives including scientific viewpoints of contributing scientists and technologists. The technical, social, and cultural dimensions are surveyed in relation to acquisition and application of science, and advantages and hindrances of technological developments. Science and Technology is currently taught as a college course in many universities with the intention to introduce topics from a global historical perspective so that the reader shall stretch his/her vision by mapping the past to the future. The book can also serve as a primary reference for such courses. |
| an introduction to science and technology studies: Deleuzian Intersections Casper Bruun Jensen, Kjetil Rödje, 2010 Science and technology studies, cultural anthropology and cultural studies deal with the complex relations between material, symbolic, technical and political practices. In a Deleuzian approach these relations are seen as produced in heterogeneous assemblages, moving across distinctions such as the human and non-human or the material and ideal. This volume outlines a Deleuzian approach to analyzing science, culture and politics. |
| an introduction to science and technology studies: Introduction to Laboratory Animal Science and Technology J. K. Inglis, 2013-10-22 Introduction to Laboratory Animal Science and Technology discusses the principles involved in the healthy maintenance of animals in the laboratory or animal house. This book is divided into eight six units of study of the physical requirements of animals, physiological data, and techniques of husbandry, followed by summary data capsules and recommended further reading. After an overview of the laboratory animals, this book goes on dealing with various aspects of animal care, including their accommodation, health care routine, and animal health and hygiene. The next chapters examine the components of animal diet, the biological aspects of animal reproduction, breeding and heredity. The final chapter emphasizes the legal requirements concerning anesthesia, laboratory procedures, and the issue of euthanasia. This book will prove useful to laboratory technicians, students, students, researchers, and the general public who are concerned for animals and their use in laboratory work. |
| an introduction to science and technology studies: The Scientific Revolution John Andrew Schuster, 1995 |
| an introduction to science and technology studies: Science Communication: An Introduction Frans Van Dam, Liesbeth De Bakker, Anne M Dijkstra, Eric Allen Jensen, 2020-03-05 'The book provides a concise, informative, comprehensive, and current overview of key issues in the field of science communication, the background of science communication, its theoretical bases, and its links to science communication practice. Especially the link between theory / research and practice is very well developed in the book and in the individual chapters. I think that is valuable for both readers new to the field of science communication, but also for those who identify with only one of these sides … it is indeed a comprehensive and concise overview, convincing in its aim to link theory, research, and practice and I will definitely use it for my lectures on science communication.'JCOM - Journal of Science CommunicationA concise, coherent and easily readable textbook about the field of science communication, connecting the practice of science communicators with theory. In the book, recent trends and shifts in the field resonate, such as the transition from telling about science to interacting with the public and the importance of science communication in health and environmental communication. The chapters have been written by experts in their disciplines, coming from philosophy of science and communication studies to health communication and science journalism. Cases from around the world illustrate science communication in practice. The book provides a broad, up-to-date and coherent introduction to science communication for both, students of science communication and related fields, as well as professionals.Related Link(s) |
| an introduction to science and technology studies: An Introduction to Design Science Paul Johannesson, Erik Perjons, 2021-09-20 This book is an introductory text on design science, intended to support both graduate students and researchers in structuring, undertaking and presenting design science work. It builds on established design science methods as well as recent work on presenting design science studies and ethical principles for design science, and also offers novel instruments for visualizing the results, both in the form of process diagrams and through a canvas format. While the book does not presume any prior knowledge of design science, it provides readers with a thorough understanding of the subject and enables them to delve into much deeper detail, thanks to extensive sections on further reading. Design science in information systems and technology aims to create novel artifacts in the form of models, methods, and systems that support people in developing, using and maintaining IT solutions. This work focuses on design science as applied to information systems and technology, but it also includes examples from, and perspectives of, other fields of human practice. Chapter 1 provides an overview of design science and outlines its ties with empirical research. Chapter 2 discusses the various types and forms of knowledge that can be used and produced by design science research, while Chapter 3 presents a brief overview of common empirical research strategies and methods. Chapter 4 introduces a methodological framework for supporting researchers in doing design science research as well as in presenting their results. This framework includes five core activities, which are described in detail in Chapters 5 to 9. Chapter 10 discusses how to communicate design science results, while Chapter 11 compares the proposed methodological framework with methods for systems development and shows how they can be combined. Chapter 12 discusses how design science relates to research paradigms, in particular to positivism and interpretivism, and Chapter 13 discusses ethical issues and principles for design science research. The new Chapter 14 showcases a study on digital health consultations and illustrates the whole process in one comprehensive example. Also added to this 2nd edition are a number of sections on practical guidelines for carrying out basic design science tasks, a discussion on design thinking and its relationship to design science, and the description of artefact classifications. Eventually, both the references in each chapter and the companion web site were updated to reflect recent findings. |
| an introduction to science and technology studies: Technology and World Politics Daniel R. McCarthy, 2017-08-03 This edited volume provides a convenient entry point to the cutting-edge field of the international politics of technology, in an interesting and informative manner. Technology and World Politics introduces its readers to different approaches to technology in global politics through a survey of emerging fusions of Science and Technology Studies and International Relations. The theoretical approaches to the subject include the Social Construction of Technology, Actor-Network Theory, the Critical Theory of Technology, and New Materialist and Posthumanist approaches. Considering how such theoretical approaches can be used to analyse concrete political issues such as the politics of nuclear weapons, Internet governance, shipping containers, the revolution in military affairs, space technologies, and the geopolitics of the Anthropocene, the volume stresses the socially constructed and inherently political nature of technological objects. Providing the theoretical background to approach the politics of technology in a sophisticated manner alongside a glossary and guide to further reading for newcomers, this volume is a vital resource for both students and scholars focusing on politics and international relations. |
| an introduction to science and technology studies: Biomaterials Science Buddy D. Ratner, Allan S. Hoffman, Frederick J. Schoen, Jack E. Lemons, 2004-08-18 The second edition of this bestselling title provides the most up-to-date comprehensive review of all aspects of biomaterials science by providing a balanced, insightful approach to learning biomaterials. This reference integrates a historical perspective of materials engineering principles with biological interactions of biomaterials. Also provided within are regulatory and ethical issues in addition to future directions of the field, and a state-of-the-art update of medical and biotechnological applications. All aspects of biomaterials science are thoroughly addressed, from tissue engineering to cochlear prostheses and drug delivery systems. Over 80 contributors from academia, government and industry detail the principles of cell biology, immunology, and pathology. Focus within pertains to the clinical uses of biomaterials as components in implants, devices, and artificial organs. This reference also touches upon their uses in biotechnology as well as the characterization of the physical, chemical, biochemical and surface properties of these materials. - Provides comprehensive coverage of principles and applications of all classes of biomaterials - Integrates concepts of biomaterials science and biological interactions with clinical science and societal issues including law, regulation, and ethics - Discusses successes and failures of biomaterials applications in clinical medicine and the future directions of the field - Cover the broad spectrum of biomaterial compositions including polymers, metals, ceramics, glasses, carbons, natural materials, and composites - Endorsed by the Society for Biomaterials |
| an introduction to science and technology studies: Science Literacy National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, Board on Science Education, Committee on Science Literacy and Public Perception of Science, 2016-11-14 Science is a way of knowing about the world. At once a process, a product, and an institution, science enables people to both engage in the construction of new knowledge as well as use information to achieve desired ends. Access to scienceâ€whether using knowledge or creating itâ€necessitates some level of familiarity with the enterprise and practice of science: we refer to this as science literacy. Science literacy is desirable not only for individuals, but also for the health and well- being of communities and society. More than just basic knowledge of science facts, contemporary definitions of science literacy have expanded to include understandings of scientific processes and practices, familiarity with how science and scientists work, a capacity to weigh and evaluate the products of science, and an ability to engage in civic decisions about the value of science. Although science literacy has traditionally been seen as the responsibility of individuals, individuals are nested within communities that are nested within societiesâ€and, as a result, individual science literacy is limited or enhanced by the circumstances of that nesting. Science Literacy studies the role of science literacy in public support of science. This report synthesizes the available research literature on science literacy, makes recommendations on the need to improve the understanding of science and scientific research in the United States, and considers the relationship between scientific literacy and support for and use of science and research. |
HPSC0073 Introduction to Science and Technology Studies
Science and Technology Studies (STS) is an interdisciplinary field in which science and technology is examined from different perspectives. (“Science” here is broadly understood to …
An Introduction to Science and Technology Studies
Sismondo’s An Introduction to Science and Technology Studies. Those who rec-ognize the sociology of scientific knowl-edge, actor-network theory, laboratory studies, and controversy …
An Introduction To Science And Technology Studies
3 An Introduction To Science And Technology Studies Published at www.greenrabbit.se Historical Analysis: Tracing the development of scientific concepts and technologies over time to …
An introduction to science and technology studies - Springer
Sergio Sismondo’s book represents a very useful and clear introduction to Science and Technology Studies (STS), a relatively new academic field that has at its core the relationship …
An Introduction to Technology - ETH Z
Contents. Preface. The Prehistory of Science and Technology Studies. The Kuhnian Revolution. Questioning Functionalism in the Sociology of Science. Stratification and Discrimination. The …
An Introduction to Science and Technology Studies - GBV
Contents. Preface Acknowledgments. The Prehistory of Science and Technology Studies 1. The Kuhnian Revolution 12. Questioning Functionalism in the Sociology of Science 20. Stratification …
An Introduction to Science and Technology Studies, 2nd Edition
An Introduction to Science and Technology Studies, Second Edition reflects the latest advances in the field while continuing to provide students with a road map to the complex interdisciplinary …
An Introduction to Science and Technology Studies - lcu.edu.cn
“Sismondo’s Introduction to Science and Technology Studies,... for anyone of whatever age and background starting out in STS, must be the first-choice primer: a resourceful, enriching...
HPSC0073 Introduction to Science and Technology Studies
Science and Technology Studies (STS) is an interdisciplinary field in which science and technology is examined from different perspectives. (“Science” here is broadly understood to …
digitalSTS: A Field Guide for Science & Technology Studies: Introduction
The chapters combine approaches, topics, artifacts, and literatures from multiple dis-ciplines to demonstrate their relevance for STS scholarship, embracing them as subjects for STS …
STS 2011/SOC 2100: WHAT IS SCIENCE? AN INTRODUCTION TO SCIENCE …
This course introduces students to some of the central ideas in the field of Science and Technology Studies (S&TS). As well as serving as an introduction to students who plan to …
Science, Technology, and Society - MIT Course Catalog
Exposes students to multidisciplinary studies in Science, Technology, and Society (STS), using four case studies to illustrate a broad range of approaches to basic principles of STS studies. …
HPSC 0073 Introduction to Science and Technology Studies …
Science and Technology Studies (STS) is an interdisciplinary field in which science and technology is examined from a number of different perspectives. (“Science” here is broadly …
Introduction to Science and Technology Studies (STS)
Science and Technology Studies (STS) is a field with a foothold in a variety of disciplines and methodologies centered on the issues of technology, science, and the social and technological …
Science and Society: An Introduction to Science and Technology Studies
In the core text for this class Sismondo (2010, pp. 10-‐11) characterizes the discipline of science and technology studies as follows: Science and Technology Studies (STS) starts from an …
HPSC0073 Introduction to Science and Technology Studies
Science and Technology Studies (STS) is an interdisciplinary field in which science and technology is examined from different perspectives. (“Science” here is broadly understood to …
EST 202 - 01 Introduction to Science, Technology, and Society Studies …
Learning Objectives. Understand building block concepts and relationships in the study of modern science, technology, and society (STS). Survey a range of specific subfields of study in STS. …
Introduction Design by Society: Science and Technology Studies …
In this introduction, we provide an overview of how some STS scholars think about the challenges of design, and we briefly summarize the articles in this symposium.
Interactions Between Science, Technology and Society: An Introduction
latest trends in science and technology policy exploring ways in which these technologies are used and the impact and the legal consequences of these uses on individuals and society.
Introduction to Science and Technology Studies - EUSP
Science and Technology Studies (STS) is a field with a foothold in a variety of disciplines and methodologies centered on the issues of technology, science, and the social and technological …
HPSC0073 Introduction to Science and Technology Studies
Science and Technology Studies (STS) is an interdisciplinary field in which science and technology is examined from different perspectives. (“Science” here is broadly understood to …
An Introduction to Science and Technology Studies
Sismondo’s An Introduction to Science and Technology Studies. Those who rec-ognize the sociology of scientific knowl-edge, actor-network theory, laboratory studies, and controversy …
An Introduction To Science And Technology Studies
3 An Introduction To Science And Technology Studies Published at www.greenrabbit.se Historical Analysis: Tracing the development of scientific concepts and technologies over time to …
An introduction to science and technology studies - Springer
Sergio Sismondo’s book represents a very useful and clear introduction to Science and Technology Studies (STS), a relatively new academic field that has at its core the relationship …
An Introduction to Technology - ETH Z
Contents. Preface. The Prehistory of Science and Technology Studies. The Kuhnian Revolution. Questioning Functionalism in the Sociology of Science. Stratification and Discrimination. The …
An Introduction to Science and Technology Studies - GBV
Contents. Preface Acknowledgments. The Prehistory of Science and Technology Studies 1. The Kuhnian Revolution 12. Questioning Functionalism in the Sociology of Science 20. …
An Introduction to Science and Technology Studies, 2nd Edition
An Introduction to Science and Technology Studies, Second Edition reflects the latest advances in the field while continuing to provide students with a road map to the complex interdisciplinary …
An Introduction to Science and Technology Studies - lcu.edu.cn
“Sismondo’s Introduction to Science and Technology Studies,... for anyone of whatever age and background starting out in STS, must be the first-choice primer: a resourceful, enriching...
HPSC0073 Introduction to Science and Technology Studies
Science and Technology Studies (STS) is an interdisciplinary field in which science and technology is examined from different perspectives. (“Science” here is broadly understood to …
digitalSTS: A Field Guide for Science & Technology Studies: Introduction
The chapters combine approaches, topics, artifacts, and literatures from multiple dis-ciplines to demonstrate their relevance for STS scholarship, embracing them as subjects for STS …
STS 2011/SOC 2100: WHAT IS SCIENCE? AN INTRODUCTION TO SCIENCE …
This course introduces students to some of the central ideas in the field of Science and Technology Studies (S&TS). As well as serving as an introduction to students who plan to …
Science, Technology, and Society - MIT Course Catalog
Exposes students to multidisciplinary studies in Science, Technology, and Society (STS), using four case studies to illustrate a broad range of approaches to basic principles of STS studies. …
HPSC 0073 Introduction to Science and Technology Studies …
Science and Technology Studies (STS) is an interdisciplinary field in which science and technology is examined from a number of different perspectives. (“Science” here is broadly …
Introduction to Science and Technology Studies (STS)
Science and Technology Studies (STS) is a field with a foothold in a variety of disciplines and methodologies centered on the issues of technology, science, and the social and technological …
Science and Society: An Introduction to Science and Technology Studies
In the core text for this class Sismondo (2010, pp. 10-‐11) characterizes the discipline of science and technology studies as follows: Science and Technology Studies (STS) starts from an …
HPSC0073 Introduction to Science and Technology Studies
Science and Technology Studies (STS) is an interdisciplinary field in which science and technology is examined from different perspectives. (“Science” here is broadly understood to …
EST 202 - 01 Introduction to Science, Technology, and Society Studies …
Learning Objectives. Understand building block concepts and relationships in the study of modern science, technology, and society (STS). Survey a range of specific subfields of study in STS. …
Introduction Design by Society: Science and Technology Studies …
In this introduction, we provide an overview of how some STS scholars think about the challenges of design, and we briefly summarize the articles in this symposium.
Interactions Between Science, Technology and Society: An Introduction
latest trends in science and technology policy exploring ways in which these technologies are used and the impact and the legal consequences of these uses on individuals and society.
Introduction to Science and Technology Studies - EUSP
Science and Technology Studies (STS) is a field with a foothold in a variety of disciplines and methodologies centered on the issues of technology, science, and the social and technological …
