The golem canto classics kindle edition by collins, harry m. How to think about medicine, their third book in a themed series, authors harry collins and trevor pinch issue a similar caution using the golem as allegory for modern medicine. What you should know about science by harry collins. Hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases customer service todays deals new releases customer service. Free download or read online the golem pdf epub book. Barry barnes, nature harry collins and trevor pinch have followed up their book about soso science, the golem, with the golem at large. The authors, collins and pinch, first published the golem in 1993 with a second edition released in 1998 and republished in 2014.
The first edition generated much debate and controversy. The authors rework existing materials with great care to produce a valuable introduction to their topic that is accessible to anyone. Golem is a very welcome third volume in harry collins and trevor pinchs wellknown golem series dealing with the nature and ironies of science and technology. A creature of jewish mythology, a golem is an animated being made by man from clay and water who knows neither his own strength nor the extent of his ignorance. What you should know about science as an undergraduate student for an introduction to the sociology of scientific knowledge. In each of these two volumes harry collins and trevor pinch analyze seven cases of scientific and technological controversy. Golem works wonderfully well as an introductory text to the sociological analysis of medicine. The continued interest in the book is fascinating, since it is without a doubt an odd book. However, my own feelings about the decline of a critical sociology of science will be of little relevance to most readers.
Our modern understanding of biochemistry, biology and the theory of evolution is founded on the idea that, aside from the peculiar conditions of prehistory, life can only arise from life golem, 79. Golem encourages a more inquisitive attitude toward the explanations and accounts offered by medical science. During the gulf war, how useful was the patriot missile. Trevor pinch has 20 books on goodreads with 3 ratings. Golem is a very welcome third volume in harry collins and trevor pinch s wellknown golem series dealing with the nature and ironies of science and technology. Jun 10, 2014 disputed science is at the heart of the golem series books by pinch, the goldwin smith professor of science and technology studies in the college of arts and sciences, and his frequent coauthor, british sociologist of science harry collins. In the widely discussed first volume in the golem series, the golem. The first edition of the novel was published in 1915, and was written by gustav meyrink.
The golem at large by harry collins cambridge core. In this second volume, the authors now consider the golem of technology. Jun 01, 1992 the authors, collins and pinch, first published the golem in 1993 with a second edition released in 1998 and republished in 2014. What you should know about science, by harry collins and trevor pinch, is published by canto and is available on amazon. Through a series of intriguing case studies including the study of relativity, cold fusion, the memory in worms, and the sex life of lizards, this book debunks the view that scientific knowledge is a straightforward outcome of competent theorization, observation, and experimentation. Through a series of intriguing case studies the authors debunk the traditional view that science is the straightforward result of competent theorisation. What you should know about science and, once again, it works. What you should know about science cambridge university press, 1993 won the merton prize of the american sociological association. Disputed science is at the heart of the golem series books by pinch, the goldwin smith professor of science and technology studies in the college of arts and sciences, and his frequent coauthor, british sociologist of science harry collins.
Most of us probably think we know pretty well what to expect from a. Trevor pinch is current professor in the department of science and technology studies, cornell university. What you should know about science by collins and pinch can be recommended to any present and future scientist. Harry collins and trevor pinch liken science to the golem, a creature from jewish mythology, powerful yet potentially dangerous, a gentle, helpful creature that may yet run amok at any moment. What everyone should know about science canto by harry collins, trevor pinch and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. What you should know about science, harry colllins and trevor pinch likened science to the golem, a creature from jewish mythology, a powerful creature which, while not evil, can be dangerous because it is clumsy. Through a series of intriguing case studies the authors debunk the traditional view that science is the straightforward result. Harry collins and trevor pinch have followed up their book about soso science, the golem, with the golem at large.
The cases laid out by the authors demonstrate how much science and scientific results can be hidden under personal interests, believes superstition is a better word, wishes and inaccuracy. Golem works wonderfully well as an introductory text to the sociological analysis of. Ten years later, i still find myself revisiting it. Sociology of science has found its favorite object deconstructing hard science. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 262 pages and is available in paperback format. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the golem canto classics. May 02, 2002 in the widely discussed first volume in the golem series, the golem. Pinch born 1 january 1952, is a british sociologist, parttime musician and former chair of the science and technology studies department at cornell university. Through a series of intriguing case studies including the study of relativity, cold fusion, the memory in worms, and the sex life of lizards, this. What everyone should know about science canto original series new ed by collins, harry m.
Bernal prize from the society for social studies of science for distinguished contributions to science and technology studies over the course of a career. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read dr. The main characters of this horror, fiction story are athanasius pernath. What everyone should know about science by harry collins, trevor pinch cambridge university press, 1998 the golem or what every student of science should know about the sociology of science. The cases laid out by the authors demonstrate how much science and scientific results can be hidden under personal interests, believes superstition is a. A golem being a creature from jewish lore that can be represented by an out of control monster or often just a clumsy frankenstein creature created from mud and water. In eight chapters devoted to case studies of modern medicine, collins and pinch consider the prevalence of tonsillectomies, the placebo effect and randomized control trials, bogus doctors, cpr, the efficacy of vitamin c in fighting. Mar 29, 2012 harry collins and trevor pinch liken science to the golem, a creature from jewish mythology, powerful yet potentially dangerous, a gentle, helpful creature that may yet run amok at any moment. It posits that science is neither inherently good or evil and is therefore down to its human masters to steer science in the right direction. What you should know about technology has just been reprinted by. What you should know about science, by harry collins and trevor pinch is a book first published in 1993. Like science and technology, the subjects of harry collins and trevor pinchs previous volumes, medicine is also a golem, and this dr. Golem should not be blamed for its mistakesthey are, after all, our mistakes. Bernal prize from the society for social studies of science for distinguished contributions to science and technology studies over the course of a.
Louis pasteur and the origins of life a new window on the universe. Recapitulating the space shuttle challenger explosion and six other major technological tragedies and disputes of our era, they illuminate what they aptly call the boundaries of expertise. How to think about medicine ebook written by harry collins, trevor pinch. In mediaeval tradition the golem is a creature of clay animated by having the hebrew word emeth truth inscribed on its forehead it is truth that drives it on. Big dog, collins next book on ligo, was published as part of the paperback edition of gravitys ghost 2011, with a combined title. Pdf the golem book by gustav meyrink free download 262.