Containing theoretical essays, extensive literature reviews and detailed case studies of new issues and approaches, the Handbook of Science and Technology Studies clearly sets the standard
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" This volume represents the social constructivist turn of the field. It is evident that social constructivism made a major impact on the field during the 1970s and 1980s. The diverse papers included here highlight the role of ethnography in STS. In addition, we are exposed to new perspectives of the multicultural and gendered nature of knowledge production." "
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"The book as a whole is an impressive testimony to the vitality of a burgeoning field.""
"
"It reflects the international and interdisciplinary nature of the society. An excellent resource""
"
"This volume represents the social constructivist turn of the field. It is evident that social constructivism made a major impact on the field during the 1970s and 1980s. The diverse papers included here highlight the role of ethnography in STS. In addition, we are exposed to new perspectives of the multicultural and gendered nature of knowledge production.""
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"This book is not only an important resource for practitioners, but it also may help to spark the curiosity of those who are outside the field"-"including scientists and engineers themselves-and so pull the 'half-seen world' of science and technology studies even more fully into the light of day.""
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