Contributors to this panel discussion were asked to reflect, in less than 3,000 words, ‘on how, specifically or generally, Innovation Studies (broadly defined) might have or already does have potential for yielding distinctive critical perspectives or data (broadly defined) on issues beyond Innovation (or Science & Technology Studies). The intention is to use the Panel to generate discussions w...

The intellectual organization of the sciences cannot be appreciated sufficiently unless the cognitive dimension is considered as an independent source of variance. Cognitive structures interact and co-construct the organization of scholars and discourses into research programs, specialties, and disciplines. In the sociology of scientific knowledge and the sociology of translation, these heterog...

1. Review of Subject Articles 2. Definition of Synergetics 3. Goals and General Approaches 4. Some Typical Examples 4.1 The Laser 4.2 The Convection Instability of Fluid Dynamics 4.3 An Example from Sociology and Linguistics 5. Basic Concepts 6. Applications to Science 6.1 Physics 6.2 Chemistry 6.3 Mechanical Engineering 6.4 Electrical Engineering 6.5 Biology 6.6 Psychology 7. Applications to T...

We outline a model for a society of agents based upon one of the classical theories of sociology: The Weber’s model. We first investigate its links to agent technology through its relationship with the modeling of micro economy and the concept of expected utility. Then, some of the features of an agent society are enhanced by imposing security and validation requirements. We show that a societa...

Development sociology as a distinct area of study gained prominence in the post-world war era with the evolving interest in political and economic progression of the post-colonial world. The emerging discipline from the mainstream sociology have been particularly interested in development paths and strategies adopted in nations in the various regions of the world with greater emphasis in develo...

“In this remarkable book, David Easley and Jon Kleinberg bring all the tools of computer science, economics, and sociology to bear on one of the great scientific challenges of our time: understanding the structure, function, and dynamics of networks in society. Clearly written and covering an impressive range of topics, “Networks, Crowds, and Markets” is the ideal starting point for any student...

This paper argues that the present-day disagreements over the right course for sociology and its public role are reflected and paralleled in contemporary historiography of Robert Owen, British social reformer and a self-described social scientist. Historical accounts, written from the perspectives of public sociology, "pure science" sociology, and anti-Marxism, interpret Owen's historical role ...