The sociology of science : theoretical and empirical investigations

Title
  1. The sociology of science : theoretical and empirical investigations / Robert K. Merton ; edited and with an introduction by Norman W. Storer.
Published by
  1. Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 1973.
Author
  1. Merton, Robert King, 1910-2003.

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Additional authors
  1. Storer, Norman W.
Description
  1. xxxi, 605 pages; 24 cm.
Uniform title
  1. Sociology of science in Europe. 1. Sociology of science
Alternative title
  1. Sociology of science in Europe. 1. Sociology of science
Subject
  1. Science > Social aspects
  2. Science
  3. Sociology
  4. Science
  5. Sociology
  6. sciences (philosophy)
  7. sociology
  8. science (modern discipline)
  9. Science > Social aspects
  10. Wissenschaftssoziologie
  11. Wissenssoziologie
  12. Wetenschapssociologie
  13. Sociologia
  14. Pesquisa Ou Investigacao Cientifica
Contents
  1. Author's Preface -- Introduction/Norman W. Storer -- Part 1: The Sociology of Knowledge -- 1.1-Paradigm for the Sociology of Knowledge -- 1.2-Znaniecki's Social Role of the Man of Knowledge -- 1.3-Social conflict Over Styles of Sociological Work -- 1.4-Technical and Moral dimensions of Policy Research -- 1.5-the Perspect8ives of Insiders and Outsiders.
  2. Part 2: The Sociology of Scientific Knowledge -- 2.6-Sorokin's formulations in the Sociology of Science -- 2.7-Social and Cultural Contexts of Science -- 2.8-changing Foci of Interest in the Sciences and Technology -- 2.9-Interactions of Science and Military Technique -- 2.10-The Neglect of the Sociology of Science.
  3. Part 3: The Normative Structure of Science -- 3.11-The Puritan Spur to Science -- 3.12-Science and Social Order -- 3.13-The normative Structure of Science.
  4. Part 4: The Reward System of Science -- 4.14-Priorities in Scientific Discovery -- 4.15-Behaviour of Patterns of Scientists -- 4.16-Singletons and Multiples in Science -- 4.17-Multiple discoveries as Strategic Research Site -- 4.18-The Ambivalence of Scientists.
  5. Part 5: The Processes of Evaluation in Science -- 5.19-Recognition and Excellence: Instructive Ambiguities -- 5.20-The Matthew Effect in Sci3ence -- 5.21-Institutionalized Patterns of Evaluation in Science -- 5.22-Age, Aging and Age Structure in Science.
Owning institution
  1. Princeton University Library
Note
  1. Includes index.
Bibliography (note)
  1. Bibliography: p. [561]-575.