Science, Technology and Society: An Introduction provides students
with an accessible overview of the interdisciplinary field of Science
and Technology Studies (STS). The discipline breaks down traditional
conceptions of knowledge as universal, neutral and ahistorical, and
takes a more critical approach to science and technology as social
embedded phenomena. This comprehensive textbook makes use of unique
examples and case studies to illustrate theoretical debates and
concepts. In addition, the reader acquires a unique vision of
contemporary issues (such as the power of algorithms, the mystification
of fake news, the role of experts within the decision-making process,
for example). Each chapter incorporates pedagogically rich features,
including interactive discussion points to be used individually or in
class as prompts for debate.