ANTH 4745 - Science, Technology and Society Course uri icon

Overview

description

  • Explores the cultural work of science and technology in contemporary societies. The course will focus on anthropological studies of technoscientific works ranging from high-energy particle physics and marine biology to hackathons and space exploration. Discussion topics include the relationship between science, technology and political power; scientific controversies; paradigm shifts and scientific revolutions; and ideas of objectivity, representation and abstraction. Same as ANTH 5745.

instructor(s)

  • Cool, Alison  
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Fall 2022