This manual pertains to "The Golem: What You Should Know about Science," a publication by Cambridge University Press, authored by Harry M. Collins and Trevor Pinch. Released on March 29, 2012, this work is the second edition, featuring a new Afterword. The book delves into the Sociology of Science, utilizing the Golem metaphor to explore its subject matter. It critically examines the traditional view of science, employing a case study approach to present its arguments, particularly within the context of the Science Wars debate.
The purpose of this manual is to provide comprehensive information regarding the content and context of "The Golem: What You Should Know about Science." It outlines the key arguments, the metaphorical framework, and the scholarly debates addressed within the text. This resource is designed for students, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding the sociological dimensions of scientific practice and knowledge construction, offering insights into the debunking of established scientific paradigms.
Harry Collins and Trevor Pinch liken science to the Golem, a creature from Jewish mythology, powerful yet potentially dangerous, a gentle, helpful creature that may yet run amok at any moment. Through a series of intriguing case studies the authors debunk the traditional view that science is the straightforward result of competent theorisation, observation and experimentation. The very well-received first edition generated much debate, reflected in a substantial new Afterword in this second edition, which seeks to place the book in what have become known as 'the science wars'.
Author: Collins, Harry M.
Author: Pinch, Trevor
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: The Golem: What You Should Know about Science
Pages: 00204 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2012-03-29
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781107604650
Category: Science : History
Category: Technology & Engineering : General
Harry Collins and Trevor Pinch liken science to the Golem, a creature from Jewish mythology, powerful yet potentially dangerous, a gentle, helpful creature that may yet run amok at any moment. Through a series of intriguing case studies the authors debunk the traditional view that science is the straightforward result of competent theorisation, observation and experimentation. The very well-received first edition generated much debate, reflected in a substantial new Afterword in this second edition, which seeks to place the book in what have become known as 'the science wars'.
Author: Collins, Harry M.
Author: Pinch, Trevor
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: The Golem: What You Should Know about Science
Pages: 00204 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2012-03-29
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781107604650
Category: Science : History
Category: Technology & Engineering : General
