Is science our most precious possession or has our culture elevated
science into a false idol? Is technology a useful servant or a
malign genie? These questions are at the center of the "science
wars" currently being waged over the role and future of science and
technology in our society.
This anthology presents the best debates on this important issue.
Divided into two major sections, the first part deals with
challenges to scientific knowledge, in particular its claims to
objectivity and impartiality. Some conservative thinkers charge
that many scientists follow a dogmatic naturalistic philosophy
rather than truly objective standards of inquiry. Sociologists of
knowledge claim that scientists "construct" scientific facts rather
than "discover" them. And some feminists see patriarchal bias in
traditional scientific ideals of method and rationality. Each of
these claims will be presented and challenged by leading thinkers.
The second part considers current controversies over technology and
the applications of science. Have computers changed the world for
the better? Is high-tech medicine the answer to our health needs?
Will the biotechnology revolution feed billions and cure disease or
lead us into the Brave New World? Do the electronic media offer
harmless entertainment or subtle enslavement?
This balanced selection of a variety of perspectives on the hotly
contested role of science and technology in contemporary society
will clarify this vital debate for both specialists and
nonspecialists.
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