The Handbook of Science and Technology Studies

The Handbook of Science and Technology Studies is a definitive reference volume that provides comprehensive coverage of the field of STS, encompassing the social study of science, technology, and medicine. Now in its fourth edition, the handbook brings together leading scholars to address foundational concepts such as the co-production of knowledge and social order, the politics of expertise, and the governance of emerging technologies. It covers methodological approaches including laboratory studies, actor-network theory, and feminist technoscience. The work serves as an essential resource for researchers, graduate students, and practitioners seeking to understand how scientific knowledge and technological systems are shaped by and shape social, political, and cultural contexts.

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The Handbook of Science and Technology Studies is a definitive reference volume that provides comprehensive coverage of the field of STS, encompassing the social study of science, technology, and medicine. Now in its fourth edition, the handbook brings together leading scholars to address foundational concepts such as the co-production of knowledge and social order, the politics of expertise, and the governance of emerging technologies. It covers methodological approaches including laboratory studies, actor-network theory, and feminist technoscience. The work serves as an essential resource for researchers, graduate students, and practitioners seeking to understand how scientific knowledge and technological systems are shaped by and shape social, political, and cultural contexts. It is particularly relevant in Social Sciences, Public Policy and Software Engineering.

The Handbook of Science and Technology Studies supports interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary collaboration and is suited for organizational settings and multi-organization networks in in-person and remote settings.

The Handbook of Science and Technology Studies is classified as a well-documented resource, indicating broad adoption and available documentation. This book by Ulrike Felt, Rayvon Fouche (2017) provides valuable reference material for researchers and practitioners.