Science in Society

Science/Technoscience has moved to center stage in debates over change power and justice in twenty-first century societies. This text provides a general framework for understanding combining and applying the rich range of approaches that exist within sociology about science: in particular the role (and limitations) of science in generating knowledge and the relationship between scientific knowledge and social progress. Drawing on case studies such as the genetics and computing revolutions this is a clear even-handed and comprehensive introduction to the field.