{"product_id":"science-studies-an-advanced-introduction-9780814735640","title":"Science Studies: An Advanced Introduction","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first comprehensive survey of the nascent field of \"science studies\" Thrust into the public eye by the contentious \"Science Wars\"played out most recently by physicist Alan Sokals hoaxthe nascent field of science studies takes on the political  historical  and cultural dimensions of technology and the sciences. Science Studies is the first comprehensive survey of the field  combining a concise overview of key concepts with an original and integrated framework. In the process of bringing disparate fields together under one tent  David J. Hess realizes the full promise of science studies  long uncomfortably squeezed into traditional disciplines. He provides a clear discussion of the issues and misunderstandings that have arisen in these interdisciplinary conversations. His survey is up-to-date and includes recent developments in philosophy  sociology  anthropology  history  cultural studies  and feminist studies. By moving from the discipline-bound blinders of a sociology  history  philosophy  or anthropology of science to a transdisciplinary field  science studies  Hess argues  will be able to provide crucial conceptual tools for public discussions about the role of science and technology in a democratic society.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67957445754933,"sku":"ByrdShop_0814735649","price":55.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780814735640.jpg?v=1794469494","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/science-studies-an-advanced-introduction-9780814735640","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}