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Scientific Knowledge and Sociological Theory (Routledge Library Editions: History & Philosophy of Science) (Volume 2) - Hardcover

Book 14 of 33: Routledge Library Editions: History & Philosophy of Science

Barnes, Barry

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9780415474375: Scientific Knowledge and Sociological Theory (Routledge Library Editions: History & Philosophy of Science) (Volume 2)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 041547437X ISBN 13: 9780415474375
Publisher: Routledge, 2008

Synopsis

Originally published in 1974.

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. It maintains that the sociologist should treat all beliefs symmetrically and must investigate and account for allegedly "correct" or "scientific" beliefs just as he would "incorrect" or "unscientific" ones. From this basic position a study of scientific beliefs is constructed. The sociological interest of such beliefs is illustrated and a sociological perspective upon scientific change is developed.

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Barry Barnes

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
041547437X
ISBN 13 
9780415474375
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
204
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