Science and Democracy: A Science and Technology Studies Approach

by Linda Soneryd and Göran Sundqvist

Book Overview

This accessible book introduces students to perspectives from the field of science and technology studies. Putting forward the thesis that science and democracy share important characteristics, it shows how authority cannot be taken for granted and must continuously be reproduced and confirmed by others. At a time when fundamental scientific and democratic values are being threatened by sceptics and populist arguments, an understanding of the relationship...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1529222141
• ISBN13: 9781529222142
• Release Date: October 2023
• Publisher: Bristol University Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"