Science after the Practice Turn in the Philosophy, History, and Social Studies of Science (Routledge Studies in the Philosophy of Science)
By Unknown Author.
Description
In the 1980s, philosophical, historical and social studies of science underwent a change which later evolved into a turn to practice. Analysts of science were asked to pay attention to scientific practices in meticulous detail and along multiple dimensions, including the material, social and psychological. Following this turn, the interest in scientific practices continued to increase and had an indelible influence in the various fields of science studies. No doubt, the practice turn changed our conceptions and approaches of science, but what did it really teach us? What does it mean t...
ISBN(s)
0415722950, 9780415722957
