ScienceTechnoscience has moved to centrestage in debates over change powerand justice in twentyfirst century societies. This text provides a generalframework fo... » 

ScienceTechnoscience has moved to centrestage in debates over change powerand justice in twentyfirst century societies. This text provides a generalframework for understanding combining and applying the rich range ofapproaches that exist within sociology about science in particular the roleand limitations of science in generating knowledge and the relationshipbetween scientific knowledge and social progress. Drawing on case studies fromthe past up until todays new genetics this is a clear evenhanded andcomprehensive introduction to the field. «