Inventions in Sociology: Studies in Science and Society (1st ed. 2022)

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Synopsis
This book presents a collection of old and new essays exploring the author’s unique contributions to the sociology of science, mathematics, logic, robotics, brain, and god. Known for his defense of a strong social constructionist approach to the hard problems in the sociology of science, the power and range of Restivo’s interests and studies are discussed in this unique text. The essays range from his introduction of the sociology of objectivity early in his career to his recent construction of a social brain paradigm. The author situates himself in the context of the leading paradigms in science studies and his relationships with leading figures in the field including Latour, Woolgar, Needham, and D.T. Campbell. The book demonstrates a general theoretical focus on the rejection of transcendence. He rejects Platonism in mathematics and socially situates consciousness, genius, and God. The author’s wide ranging interdisciplinary competencies reflect classical and postmodern influences and will be an invaluable reference for researchers working in this field.
Copyright:
2022

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ISBN-13:
9789811681707
Related ISBNs:
9789811681691
Publisher:
Springer Singapore, Singapore
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No
Language:
English
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Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Science, Social Studies, Philosophy, Sociology
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Bookshare Staff
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