Cultural boundaries of science: credibility on the line
Auteur :
Gieryn, Thomas F.
Éditeur :
The University of Chicago Press
ISBN :
9780226292625
Date de publication :
15 janv. 1999
Dimensions :
2,3 x 1,6 x 0,2 cm
Poids :
624 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
An investigation of the boundaries of science. Gieryn argues that when scientific claims reach courtrooms, boardrooms and living rooms, we use cultural 'maps' to decide whom to believe and to demarcate science from ideology, faith or nonsense. He argues that there are no stable criteria to distinguish science from non-science.