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The Knowledge Book: Key Concepts in Philosophy, Science and Culture
Steve Fuller
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Description for The Knowledge Book: Key Concepts in Philosophy, Science and Culture
paperback. Presents an interdisciplinary reference work suitable for students and researchers concerned with the nature of knowledge. This book consists of 42 alphabetically arranged entries on key concepts at the intersection of philosophy and sociology - what used to be called "sociology of knowledge" but is now increasingly called "social epistemology". Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HPK; JHBA; PDA. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 211 x 147 x 17. Weight in Grams: 316. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, remains very good
The Knowledge Book is a unique interdisciplinary reference work for students and researchers concerned with the nature of knowledge. It is the first work of its kind to be organized on the assumption that whatever else knowledge might be, it is intrinsically social. The book consists of 42 alphabetically arranged entries on key concepts at the intersection of philosophy and sociology - what used to be called sociology of knowledge but is now increasingly called social epistemology . The entries include concepts common to disciplines that in recent years have devoted more of their attention to ... Read more
The Knowledge Book is a unique interdisciplinary reference work for students and researchers concerned with the nature of knowledge. It is the first work of its kind to be organized on the assumption that whatever else knowledge might be, it is intrinsically social. The book consists of 42 alphabetically arranged entries on key concepts at the intersection of philosophy and sociology - what used to be called sociology of knowledge but is now increasingly called social epistemology . The entries include concepts common to disciplines that in recent years have devoted more of their attention to ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Routledge
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Durham, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781844650989
SKU
KSG0032779
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Steve Fuller
Steve Fuller is Professor of Sociology at the University of Warwick and founding editor of the journal, Social Epistemology. His recent books include Thomas Kuhn (2000), The Philosophy of Science and Technology Studies (2005) and The New Sociological Imagination (2006).
Reviews for The Knowledge Book: Key Concepts in Philosophy, Science and Culture
A lively and engaging book that provides sharp and insightful overviews of some of the most important concepts and terms on the cultural and philosophical aspects of knowledge. An essential reference. - Gerard Delanty, Professor of Sociology, University of Liverpool ... fun to read, informative and endlessly provocative. Invaluable to the newcomer to these fields and useful to ... Read more