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Scientific Knowledge and Sociological Theory, originally published in 1974, examines how different groups and societies develop contrasting beliefs about nature. This foundational text argues that sociologists must treat all beliefs symmetrically, investigating scientific and unscientific claims with equal rigour. The work constructs a comprehensive study of scientific beliefs from this fundamental position, illustrating their sociological significance and offering a sociological perspective on how scientific understanding changes across cultures and communities. Essential reading for scholars in sociology, history of science, and anthropology seeking to understand the social dimensions of knowledge production.

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Scientific Knowledge and Sociological Theory presents a symmetrical approach to studying both accepted scientific beliefs and alternative belief systems within different societies.

The Routledge Library Editions volume reprints the original 1974 text, preserving the foundational arguments about how sociologists should investigate scientific claims.

This work explores the sociological significance of scientific beliefs and their variation across different groups and cultural contexts.

The text examines scientific change from a sociological perspective, connecting belief formation to broader social structures and processes.

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Release Date
15 August 2008
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12 March 2008

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