Are we all scientific experts now? / Harry Collins.

  • Collins, H. M. (Harry M.), 1943-
Date:
2014
  • Books

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Description

"In this provocative new book Harry Collins seeks to redeem scientific expertise, and reasserts science's special status. Despite the messy realities of day-to-day scientific endeavour, he emphasizes the superior moral qualities of science, dismissing the dubious 'default' expertise displayed by many of those outside the scientific community."--P. [4] of cover.

Publication/Creation

Cambridge ; Malden, Mass. : Polity, 2014.

Physical description

vi, 144 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.

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Contents

Introduction : the growing crisis of expertise -- Academics and how the world feels -- Experts -- Citizen sceptics -- Citizen whistle-blowers -- Conclusion : are we all experts now?

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references (p. 138-141) and index.

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Where to find it

  • LocationStatus
    Medical Collection
    Q175.5 2014C71a
    		Open shelves

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ISBN

  • 9780745682037
  • 0745682030
  • 9780745682044
  • 0745682049