COMP6037 Seminar 23 10 13: Science, knowledge and technology
Set readings
1. Sismondo S. (2009). The Kuhnian revolution. In An introduction to science and technology studies. p12-22
2. Ben-David J, Sullivan T. (1975) Sociology of science. Annual Review of Sociology p203-21
3. Clarke A, Star SL. (2008) The social worlds framework: a theory/methods package. In Hackett EJ et al. The handbook of science and technology studies. Cambridge MA: MIT Press p113-137
Bonus paper (read if you have time)
4. Mitroff I. (1974). Norms and Counternorms in a Select Group of Apollo Moon Scientists. American Sociological Review 39:79-95
• Aim to ensure that you understand the core arguments of each paper
• Look up/note any new terminology (and questions you want to ask)
• Think about your critical appraisal of the paper (what are the merits/demerits of the argument, evidence etc)
In the seminar we will spend about 5 minutes talking about each paper, and then - building on the two lectures - discuss how these ideas might be used to think about the Web and Web Science. At the end there will be some time for questions and a chance to note your key learning points.
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Mrs Claire Wyatt