David Bloor
David Bloor (/blʊər/; born 1942) is a British sociologist. He is a professor in, and a former director of, the Science Studies Unit at the University of Edinburgh. He is a key figure in the Edinburgh school and played a major role in the development of the field of science and technology studies. He is best known for advocating the strong programme in the sociology of scientific knowledge, most notably in his book Knowledge and Social Imagery.
David Bloor | |
---|---|
Born | 1942 (age 81–82) Derby, United Kingdom |
Known for | Strong Programme Science and technology studies (STS) Sociology of scientific knowledge (SSK) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Sociology |
Institutions | University of Edinburgh |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.