Science in society
Subtitle: an introduction to the sociology of science
By: Massimiano Bucchi ;  translated by Adrian Belton.
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2004
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 162
Subjects: Science -- Social aspects.
Description: "The world around us has been shaped by science and man's relationship to it and, in recent years, sociologists have been increasingly preoccupied with the latter. In Science in Society, Massimiano Bucchi provides a brief and approachable introduction to this sociological issue." "Without assuming any scientific background, Bucchi provides clear summaries of all the major theoretical positions within the sociology of science, using many examples to illustrate them." "This text will be essential reading for all students studying the sociology of science."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.