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Graduate Record 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED RECORD]

SOC 5059 - Sociology of Science

Topics include science as a major institution in modern society; interrelations of science and society; social organization of science; the scientific career (socialization and professionalization); status, roles, and characteristics of science; science policy studies as an emerging discipline; and technological assessment. Prerequisite: SOC 5120 or instructor permission.



Credits: 3