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David Bloor
British sociologist (1942-) · United Kingdom · On the map · Academics
David Bloor is a British sociologist. He is a professor in, and a former director of, the Science Studies Unit at the University of Edinburgh. He is a key figure in the Edinburgh school and played a major role in the development of the field of science and technology studies.
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He is best known for advocating the strong programme in the sociology of scientific knowledge, most notably in his book Knowledge and Social Imagery.
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United Kingdom
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Academics
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Academic
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Born 1942 · age 84
