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ANTHR 230

Anthropology of Science, Technology, and Environment

3 units

Fall 2019

Topics

  • Understand the main concepts, methods and theoretical perspectives of anthropology of science, technology and environment
  • Identify major areas of research in the field of anthropology of science
  • Understand the construction of scientific facts and knowledge production
  • Know how gender, race and other factors influence scientific work
  • Apply critical thinking to issues of science and technology in everyday life

Readings

  • Sergio Sismondo. 2010. An introduction to science and technology studies, 2nd ed
    required
  • Chichester, West Sussex, U.K.: Wiley-Blackwell (First edition is fine to use. Do try to get a hold of a digital copy.)
    required
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