Science and Democracy: A Science and Technology Studies Approach - Softcover

Soneryd, Linda; Sundqvist, Göran

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1529222141 ISBN 13: 9781529222142

Publisher: Bristol University Press, 2023

Synopsis

This accessible book introduces students to perspectives from the field of science and technology studies.

Putting forward the thesis that science and democracy share important characteristics, it shows how authority cannot be taken for granted and must continuously be reproduced and confirmed by others. At a time when fundamental scientific and democratic values are being threatened by sceptics and populist arguments, an understanding of the relationship between them is much needed.

This is an invaluable resource for all who are interested in the role of scientific knowledge in governance, societal developments and the implications for democracy, concerned publics and citizen engagement.

About this title

About the Authors

Linda Soneryd is Professor of Sociology at Örebro University and Research Director at Score, Stockholm Centre for Organizational Research.

Göran Sundqvist is Professor of Science and Technology Studies at the University of Gothenburg and Professor at CICERO Center for International Climate Research, Oslo.

Edition details

• Publisher: Bristol University Press
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1529222141
• ISBN 13: 9781529222142
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208