Science, industry and society : studies in the sociology of science

Author(s)

• Cotgrove, Stephen F.
• Box, Steven

Bibliographic Information

Science, industry and society : studies in the sociology of science

by Stephen Cotgrove and Steven Box

（Routledge library editions, . History and philosophy of science ; v. 7）

Routledge, 2009

• : hbk

Note

Reprint. Originally published: London: G. Allen & Unwin, 1970

Includes bibliographical references and index

ISBN for subseries: 9780415420297, 0415420296

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Originally published in 1970. Two major changes have characterised science in the twentieth century. Firstly, there has been its rapid growth. Secondly, and central to the theme his book - science is no longer mainly an academic activity carried on in universities. Industry will soon be the largest employer of scientists. This book deals with issues of bureaucracy in science threatening its creativity and the failure of industry to recruit the best graduates, as well as what attracts people to study science.

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1 Science and Industry
• Chapter 2 Science and Scientists
• Chapter 3 The Making of a Scientist
• Chapter 4 Career Choice
• Chapter 5 Laboratory Scientists: Strains and Satisfaction.
• Chapter 6 Adjustment and Accommodation
• Chapter 7 The Productivity of Industrial Scientists
• Chapter 8 Conclusions and Discussion
• APPENDIX 1: The Industrial Survey
• APPENDIX 2: The Industrial Questionnaires
• APPENDIX 3: The University Questionnaire
• Index

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Details

• NCID: BB02231752
• ISBN:
  • 9780415474467
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: London
• Pages/Volumes: xii, 211 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • DC22 : 306.45
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Science and state
  • LCSH : Science and industry
  • LCSH : Scientists -- Employment
  • LCSH : Scientists -- Psychology
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA62797390