The role of a scientist in society
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The book traced a long history of the formation of scientific institutions from late Middle Ages to today. The author consistently refutes the ideas about the linear evolution of science, focusing the reader"s attention on non-scientific events denoted by the real trajectory of its development. It shows how different interests and actions of specific personalities associated with the knowledge of natural phenomena and the original nature of the technical information were crystallized into the publicly recognized role of the scientist. Special attention is paid to the legitimation of scientific attitudes towards reality and the emergence of a universal scientific ideology. Encompassing a wide social and historical context, Ben-David explains why the centers of scientific influence, appearing first in Italy, are then moved to the UK, France, Germany and, finally, to the United States, and also gives a detailed overview of the strategies that led to education or selection certain organizational forms of science in various societies
Author:
Author:Ben-David Joseph
Cover:
Cover:Hard
Category:
- Category:History & Geography
- Category:Science & Math
Series:
Series: History of Science
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-4448-0158-1
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