The Politics of Knowledge in Central Asia: Science between Marx and the Market

by Sarah Amsler

Book Overview

Through careful historical and ethnographic research and extensive use of local scholarly works, this book provides a persuasive and careful analysis of the production of knowledge in Central Asia. The author demonstrates that classical theories of science and society are inadequate for understanding the science project in Central Asia. Instead, a critical understanding of local science is more appropriate.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 041551262X
• ISBN13: 9780415512626
• Release Date: November 2011
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"