Scientific Knowledge and Sociological Theory

by Barry Barnes

Overview

Scientific Knowledge and Sociological Theory centres on the problem of explaining the manifest variety and contrast in the beliefs about nature held in different groups and societies. The sociological interest of such beliefs is illustrated and a sociological perspective upon scientific change is developed.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781135029012
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/15/2013
Series:	Routledge Library Editions: History & Philosophy of Science
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	208
File size:	391 KB

About the Author

Barry Barnes

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The diversity of beliefs about nature and the problem of explaining it; Chapter 2 The sociologist and the concept of rationality; Chapter 3 The culture of the natural sciences; Chapter 4 Belief, action and determinism: the causal explanation of scientific change; Chapter 5 ‘Internal’ and ‘external’ factors in the history of science ; Chapter 6 Science and ideology; Epilogue; Notes; BIBLIOGRAPHY; Author Index; Subject Index;