Scientific Knowledge and the Transgression of Boundaries (Paperback, 1st ed. 2016)

The aim of this book is to understand and critically appraise science-based transgression dynamics in their whole complexity. It includes contributions from experts with different disciplinary backgrounds, such as philosophy, history and sociology. Thus, it is in itself an example of boundary transgression.Scientific disciplines and their objects have tended to be seen as permanent and distinct. However, science is better conceived as an activity that constantly surpasses, erases and rebuilds all kinds of boundaries, either disciplinary, socio-ethical or ecological. This transgressive capacity, a characteristic trait of science and its applications, defines us as "knowledge societies." However, scientific and technological developments are also sources of serious environmental and social concerns.

General

Imprint:	Springer vs
Country of origin:	Germany
Series:	Technikzukunfte, Wissenschaft und Gesellschaft / Futures of Technology, Science and Society
Release date:	December 2016
First published:	2016
Editors:	Bettina-Johanna Krings • Hannot Rodriguez • Anna Schleisiek
Dimensions:	210 x 148 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	286
Edition:	1st ed. 2016
ISBN-13:	978-3-658-14448-7
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Philosophy of science
LSN:	3-658-14448-3
Barcode:	9783658144487

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