Knowledge and Social Imagery Series on Knowledge and Society

Author: [British] David Bloor, translated by Ai Yan
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Publication Date: 2001-12-01
Features: Is knowledge, especially scientific knowledge, derived from clean test tubes or from the "smoke and mirrors" of society? Should and can the theories and doctrines that express scientific knowledge themselves accept the "review" of scientific research? The "strong programme" in the sociology of scientific knowledge proposed in this book systematically discusses the social origins and dimensions of scientific knowledge, emphasizes the reflexivity of scientific research, and provides well-reasoned answers to these questions. It not only makes the author the leader of this theoretical camp but also transforms itself into one of the most important classic works in the field of knowledge sociology today. This translation, incorporating the author's most recent research findings and perspectives, helps the domestic academic community systematically and deeply understand the research dynamics and achievements in contemporary epistemology and the philosophy of knowledge, and to explore and construct our own research platforms from new angles.