The Racial Economy of Science: Toward a Democratic Future

Book Overview

"The classic and recent essays gathered here will challenge scholars in the natural sciences, philosophy, sociology, anthropology, and women's studies to examine the role of racism in the construction and application of the sciences. Harding . . . has also created a useful text for diverse classroom settings." --Library Journal

"A rich lode of readily accessible thought on the nature and practice of science in society. Highly recommended."...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253208106
• ISBN13: 9780253208101
• Release Date: October 1993
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 544 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.1" x 9.1"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

A must read!!

This excellent book will uncover for you the dangers inhent with the modern paradigm of science. The "S knows that P" model, and the atrocities that it can alow will become evident after reading just a few essays in the Racial Economy of Science. Chanllenge yourself to face the problems that feminism presents.