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A main feature of the contemporary world
distinguishes our times from earlier centuries.
Science Is a Complex Social Activity
Look at any business or research facility
scientists and engineers, mathematicians, physicians, technicians, computer programmers, librarians, and others
Science reflects social values and viewpoints
Restrictions on the pursuit of science by women and people of color
Belittling of their theories
direction of scientific research is affected by informal influences within the science culture
what questions are most interesting
what methods of investigation are most likely to be fruitful.
Science goes on in many different settings
universities
hospitals
business and industry
government
independent research organizations
scientific associations
People work
alone
small groups
members of large research teams
dissemination of scientific information is crucial to its progress
Papers presented or published
inform others about their work
expose their ideas to criticism by other scientists, and, of course
stay abreast of scientific developments around the world.
