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Science, Social Theory & Public Knowledge

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Understanding complex science-society relations in globalization

This book is a great read for those who are interested in exploring the complex and often intricate relationship between science and society. With the help of various case studies, the author critically analyzes the ways in which social theories and scientific policies interact with one another. The book is especially relevant today as it grapples with contemporary concerns such as globalization and hybridity. The author presents a radical new approach to studying and theorizing science-society relations, making it a must-read for anyone interested in this subject.

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ISBN: 9780335209477
Authors: Alan Irwin
Publisher: Open University Press
Date of Publication: 2003-10-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science, Sociology, Politics
Related Topics: Politics, Social Issues, Political Science, Sociology, Theory
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Description

This topical and unique book draws together the three key perspectives on science-society public understanding of science, scientific and public governance, and social theory. The book presents a series of case studies (including the debates on genetically modified foods and the AIDS movement in the USA) to discuss critically the ways in which social theorists, social scientists, and science policy makers deal with science-society relations.‘Science' and 'society' combine in many complex ways. Concepts such as citizenship, expertise, governance, democracy and the public need to be re-thought in the context of contemporary concerns with globalization and hybridity. A radical new approach is developed and the notion of ethno-epistemic assemblage is used to articulate a new series of questions for the theorization, empirical study and politics of science-society relations.
 

Understanding complex science-society relations in globalization

This book is a great read for those who are interested in exploring the complex and often intricate relationship between science and society. With the help of various case studies, the author critically analyzes the ways in which social theories and scientific policies interact with one another. The book is especially relevant today as it grapples with contemporary concerns such as globalization and hybridity. The author presents a radical new approach to studying and theorizing science-society relations, making it a must-read for anyone interested in this subject.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.