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Synopsis
""Science As A Social Institution: An Introduction To The Sociology Of Science"" by Gerard L. DeGre is a comprehensive book that explores the sociology of science. The author examines the social context in which scientific knowledge is produced and the impact that this context has on the scientific process. The book covers a range of topics, including the role of funding in scientific research, the influence of politics on scientific inquiry, and the relationship between science and society. DeGre also discusses the social organization of science, including the structure of scientific communities and the role of peer review in scientific publication. The book is written in an accessible style and is suitable for students and scholars of sociology, science, and related fields. Overall, ""Science As A Social Institution"" provides a thought-provoking and insightful analysis of the complex relationship between science and society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.