Overview
- Presents an introduction to one of the leading theorists in the social sciences, his work and career
- Includes must-read content on the concept of knowledge and its role in central contemporary policy areas
- Offers the latest research and theoretical advances in the theory of the Knowledge Society
- Outlines the cutting-edge application of a sociological theory of knowledge on classical social issues and contemporary challenges
Part of the book series: Pioneers in Arts, Humanities, Science, Engineering, Practice (PAHSEP, volume 16)
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The book comprises three parts devoted to the many facets and the remarkable range of Nico Stehr’s oeuvre. Part 1 provides an introduction to the significance of his pioneering work and career. Part 2 demonstrates the practical application of Nico Stehr’s research as seen through the eyes of eminent scholars. Part 3 presents a selection ofthe milestones of his publications.
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Table of contents (23 chapters)
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Knowledge, Science, Society: Nico Stehr’s Work from the Perspective of Colleagues
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Selected Key Texts by Nico Stehr
Editors and Affiliations
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Nico Stehr: Pioneer in the Theory of Society and Knowledge
Editors: Marian T. Adolf
Series Title: Pioneers in Arts, Humanities, Science, Engineering, Practice
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-76995-0
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Social Sciences, Social Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2018
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-76994-3Published: 24 May 2018
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-08343-4Published: 22 December 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-76995-0Published: 14 May 2018
Series ISSN: 2509-5579
Series E-ISSN: 2509-5587
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVI, 379
Number of Illustrations: 14 illustrations in colour
Topics: Sociological Theory, Knowledge - Discourse, History of Science, Climate Change Management and Policy, Sustainable Development