Science after the practice turn in the philosophy, history, and social studies of science / edited by Léna Soler, Sjoerd Zwart, Michael Lynch, and Vincent Israel-Jost.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Soler, Lena, 1966- editor.

Series:

Routledge studies in the philosophy of science ; 14.

Routledge studies in the philosophy of science ; 14

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science--Philosophy.

Science.

Science--Social aspects.

Physical Description:

vi, 346 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Routledge, 2014.

Summary:

In the 1980s, philosophical, historical and social studies of science underwent a change which later evolved into a turn to practice. Analysts of science were asked to pay attention to scientific practices in meticulous detail and along multiple dimensions, including the material, social and psychological. Following this turn, the interest in scientific practices continued to increase and had an indelible influence in the various fields of science studies. No doubt, the practice turn changed our conceptions and approaches of science, but what did it really teach us? What does it mean to study scientific practices? What are the general lessons, implications, and new challenges? This volume explores questions about the practice turn using both case studies and theoretical analysis. The case studies examine empirical and mathematical sciences, including the engineering sciences. The volume promotes interactions between acknowledged experts from different, often thought of as conflicting, orientations.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780415722957

0415722950

OCLC:

864429295