Science as Culture: A View from the Petri Dish

摘要: Recent work in sociological/cultural studies of science (SCS) is characterized by the virtually total absence any participation by practising scientists. This interdisciplinary barrier appears to be largely a consequence relativist approach study science. In addition to having philosophical objections, scientists may reasonably ask whether an that effectively renders their interests irrelevant is strategically sound. If there are significant areas opportunity where the methods and concepts SCS could have a positive impact on practice of science, collaboration between scientist SCSer might well be preferred treatment as non-participatory laboratory specimens.