Complexities: Social Studies of Knowledge Practices

by John Law

Book Overview

Although much recent social science and humanities work has been a revolt against simplification, this volume explores the contrast between simplicity and complexity to reveal that this dichotomy, itself, is too simplistic. John Law and Annemarie Mol have gathered a distinguished panel of contributors to offer--particularly within the field of science studies--approaches to a theory of complexity, and at the same time a theoretical introduction to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B008XZXMAO
• ISBN13: 9780822328469
• Release Date: June 2002
• Publisher: Duke University Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.3"