Science, Technology and Society for a Post-truth Age: Comparative Dialogues on Reflexivity

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Title: Science, Technology and Society for a Post-truth Age: Comparative Dialogues on Reflexivity
Description: In an era shaped by misinformation, conspiracy theories, and anti-science movements, Science and Technology Studies / Science, Technology and Society (STS) provides a lighthouse of insight and interdisciplinary research. This volume,'Science, technology and society for a post-truth age: Comparative dialogues on reflexivity,'embarks on a transformative journey through the interdependencies of science, technology, and society, offering vital perspectives and new insights on these challenging topics. This book, written by scholars in the field, reshapes post-truth discourse through STS and positions STS as a central force in addressing the post-truth crisis. It presents a compelling contribution that anchors STS at the heart of contemporary debates about truth and knowledge.'Science, technology and society for a post-truth age: Comparative dialogues on reflexivity'is a contemporary and thought-provoking exploration of the evolving relationship between knowledge, truth, and society. It makes the case that STS is a catalyst for reshaping our understanding of truth in an age characterised by scepticism and uncertainty.
Authors: Onculer Yayalar, Emine, Sahinol, Melike
Resource Type: eBook.
Subjects: Science--Social aspects
Categories: PHILOSOPHY / General
Database: eBook Collection (EBSCOhost)
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Abstract:In an era shaped by misinformation, conspiracy theories, and anti-science movements, Science and Technology Studies / Science, Technology and Society (STS) provides a lighthouse of insight and interdisciplinary research. This volume,'Science, technology and society for a post-truth age: Comparative dialogues on reflexivity,'embarks on a transformative journey through the interdependencies of science, technology, and society, offering vital perspectives and new insights on these challenging topics. This book, written by scholars in the field, reshapes post-truth discourse through STS and positions STS as a central force in addressing the post-truth crisis. It presents a compelling contribution that anchors STS at the heart of contemporary debates about truth and knowledge.'Science, technology and society for a post-truth age: Comparative dialogues on reflexivity'is a contemporary and thought-provoking exploration of the evolving relationship between knowledge, truth, and society. It makes the case that STS is a catalyst for reshaping our understanding of truth in an age characterised by scepticism and uncertainty.
ISBN:9781648897887
9781648898396