Experts in Science and Society
. Ed(S): Kurz-Milcke, Elke; Gigerenzer, Gerd
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Hardback. Taking the viewpoint that experts are consulted when there is something important at stake, this work explores expertise as a relational concept. Including examples and discussions of experts in different countries and time periods, it discusses the roles of political experts, scientific experts, medical experts, and legal experts, among others. Editor(s): Kurz-Milcke, Elke; Gigerenzer, Gerd. Num Pages: 322 pages, 19 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JH; PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 164 x 26. Weight in Grams: 628.
In today's complex world, we have come to rely increasingly on those who have expertise in specific areas and can bring their knowledge to bear on crucial social, political and scientific questions. Taking the viewpoint that experts are consulted when there is something important at stake for an individual, a group, or society at large, Experts in Science and Society explores expertise as a relational concept. How do experts balance their commitment to science with that to society? How does a society actually determine that a person has expertise? What personal traits are valued in an expert? From where does ... Read more
In today's complex world, we have come to rely increasingly on those who have expertise in specific areas and can bring their knowledge to bear on crucial social, political and scientific questions. Taking the viewpoint that experts are consulted when there is something important at stake for an individual, a group, or society at large, Experts in Science and Society explores expertise as a relational concept. How do experts balance their commitment to science with that to society? How does a society actually determine that a person has expertise? What personal traits are valued in an expert? From where does ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Springer Science+Business Media United States
Number of pages
322
Condition
New
Number of Pages
314
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780306479038
SKU
V9780306479038
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99-15
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