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Book cover for Research in Science and Technology Studies, a book by Shirley  Gorenstein Book cover for Research in Science and Technology Studies, a book by Shirley  Gorenstein

Research in Science and Technology Studies

Knowledge Systems
1998 ᛫


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  • Page count

    278 pages

  • Category

    Cultural Studies

  • Publisher

    JAI Press Inc.

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Summary


This study of science and technology looks at knowledge systems. Topics covered include: mapping encounters and (en)countering maps - a critical examination of cartographic resistance; the intricacies of technology transfer - travel as mode and method; and science, local knowledge and community.