Science And Society
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Science and Society by Hilary Rose and Steven Rose is a compelling work of social and political analysis that examines the relationship between scientific development and the structures of modern society. The authors argue that science is not a neutral or purely objective pursuit, but is deeply shaped by economic interests, political power, and ideological forces. Drawing on historical and sociological perspectives, the book chronicles the evolution of scientific institutions and their entanglement with capitalism, militarism, and state power. Written with clarity and intellectual rigour, it presents a critical framework for understanding how science both reflects and reinforces the social order. A landmark text in the sociology of science, it remains an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the politics of knowledge production.
Author: Hilary Rose And Steven Rose
Format: Paperback
Genre: Society & culture
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Science and Society by Hilary Rose and Steven Rose is a compelling work of social and political analysis that examines the relationship between scientific development and the structures of modern society. The authors argue that science is not a neutral or purely objective pursuit, but is deeply shaped by economic interests, political power, and ideological forces. Drawing on historical and sociological perspectives, the book chronicles the evolution of scientific institutions and their entanglement with capitalism, militarism, and state power. Written with clarity and intellectual rigour, it presents a critical framework for understanding how science both reflects and reinforces the social order. A landmark text in the sociology of science, it remains an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the politics of knowledge production.