Beyond the Science Wars: Lost Discourse in the Relationship between Science and Society

Author: (USA) Steven Shapin
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: This book compiles the perspectives of various scholars on the positioning of the "Science Wars," situating the scientific scene as a social phenomenon through multiple lenses—historical, sociological, philosophical, scientific, and psychological—and defining the boundaries of the "Science Wars." The book aims to dispel the traditional notion that the "Science Wars represent a conflict between two cultures" and attempts to better understand why the "science warriors" have consistently upheld "science and reason." The conclusions of the book also differ significantly from the conventional understanding of the "Science Wars"—the author conveys the view that the Science Wars should not be understood as a conflict between two cultures but rather as a turning point for a deeper integration of science and the humanities. The book is written for a general readership with the perspective of a scientist, as well as for the academic community.