Science Sociology: Theoretical and Empirical Research (Vol. 1 and 2): Theoretical and Empirical Research

Author: Robert K. Merton
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: Professor Robert K. Merton is the founder of the sociology of science. In this book, Professor Merton systematically explores the fundamental topics and research methods of the sociology of science, covering areas such as the sociology of knowledge, the sociology of scientific knowledge, the normative structure of science, the reward system of science, the evaluation process in science, and many other topics. This book encapsulates the essence of the author's nearly half-century of academic research and is a must-read for researchers in the field of science sociology.