Sociology of The History of Science

Sociology Of The History Of Science

The sociology and philosophy of science, as well as the entire field of science studies, have in the 20th century been occupied with the question of large-scale patterns and trends in the development of science, and asking questions about how science "works" both in a philosophical and practical sense.

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Read more about Sociology Of The History Of Science:  Science As A Social Enterprise, Political Support, Patterns in The History of Science, The Nature of Scientific Discovery

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