De wetenschapsstudies in Nederland en hun maatschappelijke rol

Science studies in the Netherlands and their social role This article discusses the social role of science studies in the Netherlands. By 'science studies', I mean the disciplines of history, philosophy, and sociology of science. I examine the interactions of science studies with three partners: society as a whole, natural scientists and practitioners of other sciences, and the educational system in the Netherlands. My main thesis is that science studies can potentially play a greater social role than most other academic disciplines. Their role at present is small, however, partly because of c... Mehr ...