Science in the Modern World Polity: Institutionalization and Globalization

by Todd S. Gitlin, Evan Schofer, John W. Meyer, et al.

This book presents empirical studies of the rise, expansion, and influence of scientific discourse and organization throughout the world, over the past century. Using quantitative cross-national data, it shows the impact of this scientized world polity on national societies. It examines how this world scientific system and national reflections of it have influenced a wide variety of institutional spheres-the economy, political systems, human rights,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0804744912
• ISBN13: 9780804744911
• Release Date: December 2002
• Publisher: Stanford University Press
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.6" x 9.4"