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The Social Dimensions of Scientific Knowledge investigates the intricate relationship between society and scientific knowledge production. Boaz Miller demonstrates that science is not merely an individual pursuit of objective truth, but a fundamentally social enterprise shaped by consensus-building, controversies, and collaborative coproduction.
The book examines how scientific communities establish agreement on what counts as valid knowledge, how controversies emerge and are resolved, and the ways in which stakeholders beyond traditional scientific institutions contribute to knowledge creation. Miller challenges the notion that science operates in isolation from social influences, revealing instead how institutional structures, peer networks, and broader societal factors profoundly influence scientific outcomes.
Through rigorous analysis and illustrative case studies, the author provides readers with insights into science and technology studies (STS), philosophy of science, and the governance of scientific knowledge. This work is essential for understanding how modern science actually functions in practice.
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