Health Economics in Clinical Trials (ICTM0017)

This module provides a broad survey of sociological models for studying the complex relationship between science and society. It also examines sociological...

Sociology of Science and Technology (HPSC0121)

This module provides a broad survey of sociological models for studying the complex relationship between science and society. It also examines sociological analyses for the construction of knowledge both through historical and contemporary studies. What are the main currents of thought influential in sociology of science and technology? What are their strengths and weaknesses? How have they influenced researchers across the whole range of science and technology studies?

Sociology|Sociology of Science and Technology

This module examines the sociological analysis of science and technology. We explore the complex relationship between science, technology, and society. This...

Sociology of Science and Technology (HPSC0105)

This module examines the sociological analysis of science and technology. We explore the complex relationship between science, technology, and society. This will include key sociological accounts of the processes by which knowledge is constructed and validated. The module introduces main currents of thought and important empirical studies that have been influential in sociology of science. The focus is equally on contemporary and historical cases. By the end of this module students should (1) have an understanding of how science works as a social process i.e. how technical knowledge is produced by communities, (2) have a detailed knowledge of the main theories in the sociology of science, (3) be aware of the strengths and weaknesses of a range of sociological approaches to the analysis of science and technology, and (4) be able to link sociological analyses of science with broader debates in science policy, history of science, and philosophy of science. No prerequisites.

Science involves extraordinary amounts of publishing. How does publishing work? How does publishing shape science communication? How is science publishing a...