Science in the modern world polity: institutionalization and globalization
Auteur :
Drori, Gili S. / Meyer, John W. / Ramirez, Francisco O. / Schofer, Evan
Éditeur :
Stanford University Press
ISBN :
9780804744928
Date de publication :
6 déc. 2002
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 2,5 cm
Poids :
526 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This work uses cross-national and longitudinal empirical research to explain the rise, nature, and impact of science as an authoritative worldwide institution. The authors analyze the ever-increasing investment in science, the diffusion of scientific discourse, and the hegemony of scientific organizations.