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Sociology of Science: A Critical Canadian Introduction (Themes in Canadian Sociology)
Myra J. Hird
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paperback. Sociology of Science: A Critical Canadian Introduction provides an overview of the scientific enterprise using the techniques and tools of modern sociology with a particular emphasis on Canadian research. Num Pages: 184 pages, 2 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 9. Weight in Grams: 246.
Sociology of Science: A Critical Canadian Introduction provides an overview of how sociology approaches science and, to a lesser extent, technology. It examines how science developed as a set of theories about both what we know and how we know. The book provides a succinct critical examination of the current state of science studies with a particular emphasis on research conducted by Canadian scholars. Hird illustrates that science studies offers useful perspectives on current and ongoing sociological debates, such as the strengths and limitations of social constructionism, as well as popular public debates, such as the ethics of stem-cell research. ... Read more
Sociology of Science: A Critical Canadian Introduction provides an overview of how sociology approaches science and, to a lesser extent, technology. It examines how science developed as a set of theories about both what we know and how we know. The book provides a succinct critical examination of the current state of science studies with a particular emphasis on research conducted by Canadian scholars. Hird illustrates that science studies offers useful perspectives on current and ongoing sociological debates, such as the strengths and limitations of social constructionism, as well as popular public debates, such as the ethics of stem-cell research. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
OUP Canada Canada
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
Number of Pages
184
Place of Publication
, Canada
ISBN
9780195429893
SKU
V9780195429893
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About Myra J. Hird
Myra J. Hird is professor in the sociology and obstetrics/gynecology departments at Queen's University. Her research and teaching interests span the areas of science studies (including philosophy of science, sociology of scientific knowledge, and epistemology), health science, transdisciplinarity, knowledge mobilization, sexual difference, sexuality (including trans, transsex, and intersex), ethics and social justice, violence, feminist theory, and queer theory.
Reviews for Sociology of Science: A Critical Canadian Introduction (Themes in Canadian Sociology)
"This text provides an accessible, easy-to-understand, enjoyable introduction to key debates within the sociology of science. It is well-suited as an introductory text for sociology students, and would also appeal to students outside of sociology. . . . The Canadian focus sets it apart from other available texts."
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