The Social Study of Science in Latin America

Bibliographic Data

ID11924596
AuthorsHebe Vessuri (0000-0002-2427-8985, Instituto de Geociencias, corresponding author), Hebe M C Vessuri (Dept. de Política Científica, Instituto de Geociencias, Unicamp-Caixa Postal 6152, 13081 Campinas SP, Brazil.)
Year1987
Volume17
Issue3
Pages519-554
Publication date1987-08-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSocial Studies of Science (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0306-3127 • E-ISSN: 1460-3659
PublisherSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/030631287017003006
OpenAlexW2080746417
LanguageEN
Citations received22

Since World War II, scientific activity has grown significantly in Latin America, and with it there has been a modest development of the social study of science (SSS). This paper investigates the changing significance of the work of science planners and social thinkers with respect to the understanding of the social role of science in Latin America. On the basis of this study it is argued that, despite promising signs, institutional developments in SSS in Latin America are very fragile, and that the chances for their survival and success lie in their capacity to demonstrate their ability to bridge the `research gap' between academia, public decision-making and industry

Bridge (graph theory · Latin Americans · Political science · Social science · Sociology · Work (physics · Educational Research and Science Teaching · Engineering · Law · Science and Science Education · Science, Technology, and Education in Latin America