J. M. Ziman

An Introduction to Science Studies

The Philosophical and Social Aspects of Science and Technology

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Professor Ziman provides 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 seldom introduced. It will appeal to students in a wide range of scientific disciplines and complements Professor Ziman's earlier books.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 216
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Dezember 1987
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 358g
• ISBN-13: 9780521346801
• ISBN-10: 0521346800
• Artikelnr.: 21065027

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
1. 'Academic' science
2. Research
3. Validity
4. Communication
5. Authority
6. Rules and norms
7. Change
8. The sociology of scientific knowledge
9. Science and technology
10. Pure and applied science
11. Collectivized science
12. R & D organizations
13. The economics of research
14. Science and the State
15. The scientist in society
16. Science as a cultural resource
Index.