The new production of knowledge : the dynamics of science and research in contemporary societies /

In this provocative and broad-ranging work, the authors argue that the ways in which knowledge - scientific, social and cultural - is produced are undergoing fundamental changes at the end of the twentieth century. They claim that these changes mark a distinct shift into a new mode of knowledge prod...

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Corporate Author: Sage Publications
Other Authors: Gibbons, Michael, 1939-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : SAGE, 1994.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:In this provocative and broad-ranging work, the authors argue that the ways in which knowledge - scientific, social and cultural - is produced are undergoing fundamental changes at the end of the twentieth century. They claim that these changes mark a distinct shift into a new mode of knowledge production which is replacing or reforming established institutions, disciplines, practices and policies.
Physical Description:1 online resource (ix, 179 pages)
Audience:Specialized.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781446221853 (ebook) :