It offers an expansive introduction to the field of science studies, a rich exploration of the theoretical terrains it comprises and a sheaf of well-reasoned opinions that will surely inspire argument.

It offers an expansive introduction to the field of science studies, a rich exploration of the theoretical terrains it comprises and a sheaf of well-reasoned opinions that will surely inspire argument. Geoffrey C. Bowker, University of California, San Diego Sismondo’s Introduction to Science and Technology Studies,.

Sergio Sismondo’s book represents a very useful and clear introduction to Science and Technology Studies (STS), a relatively new academic field that has at its core the relationship between scientific knowledge, technological systems, and society. The rich set of references can help readers who want to learn more. Theor Med Bioeth, 1 May 2012). For an introduction to science and technology studies, one cannot find a better book. Sismondo sets a high standard for clarity of writing for books aimed at university students.

An introduction to science and technology studies, Sergio Sismondo. An introduction to science and technology studies, Sergio Sismondo. 2nd ed. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index.

Such studies can even show how scientists build good representations of the material world, in a perfectly ordinary sense.

Request PDF On Jun 1, 2011, Corinna Porteri and others published Sergio Sismondo: An introduction to science and . It contextualizes Callon's concepts within science and technology studies, and indicates the main lines of influence on his thinking about economic processes.

It contextualizes Callon's concepts within science and technology studies, and indicates the main lines of influence on his thinking about economic processes. Callon's work also opens up a number of debates and challenges to current perspectives within economic sociology. Finally, the article considers the way in which Callon's perspective reconfigures both the relation of politics and economics, and the nature of politics itself.

Sergio Sismondo’s book represents a very useful and clear introduction to Science and Technology Studies (STS), a relatively new academic field that has at its core the relationship between scientific knowledge, technological systems, and society

Sergio Sismondo’s book represents a very useful and clear introduction to Science and Technology Studies (STS), a relatively new academic field that has at its core the relationship between scientific knowledge, technological systems, and society. Even if not equally diffused, STS is becoming an important interdisciplinary field of investigation in North America and Europe

Sismondo's much-needed book fills a gap left by existing introductions to the field of science and technology studies. It consistently and usefully integrates philosophical concerns with the critical social science perspectives that have dominated the field.

Sismondo's much-needed book fills a gap left by existing introductions to the field of science and technology studies. It also offers excellent capsule surveys of some of the field's most influential thinkers. -Sheila Jasanoff, Harvard University. This book is a wonderful tool with which to think

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May 25, 2018 Elinor rated it really liked it. I read this for university and it's a very useful and concise overview of the STS field. Unlike a lot of similar books, the writing style is very clear and it was a pleasure to read, despite it being so content dense.