The Sociology of Scientific Work: The Fundamental Relationship between Science and Society

More than ever before, science and technology play a significant role in modern society as evidenced by the development of nanotechnologies and the controversies surrounding GMOs and climate change. This book comprehensively explores the flourishing field of science and technology studies and examines its creation, development and interaction with contemporary society.

Dominique Vinck examines the various relationships between science and society including the emergence of sciences, the dyna...