In this analysis of the central role that knowledge plays in our life, Nico Stehr examines the premises of existing social theory and explores the knowledge relations in advanced societies. The planned result is a significant synthesis of social theory.
Shows how new technologies and society's response to them have created a 'knowledge politics' with wide-ranging ramifactions.
Knowledge Capitalism expands our understanding of capitalism and how modern societies increasingly constitute comprehensive knowledge societies, whereby knowledge through national... Læs mere
A new theory of markets, taking into account the increased knowledge, affluence and access to information of modern consumers.
The relationship of knowledge and liberties in modern societies presents a multitude of fascinating issues that deserve to be explored more systematically
The link between liberty and knowledge is neither static nor simple. Transforming dynamics of knowledge, the fragility of expertise and... Læs mere
Nothing affects the modern economy (and society) more than decisions made in the market place, especially, but not only, decisions made by consumers
"While other books have addressed isolated aspects of recent developments in the biomedical sciences, Biotechnology: Between Commerce and Civil Society is the first book tgo engage with the full range of biotechnology's implications for social science and for society at large