Description

The Introduction explains how we can understand the history of science, technology, and medicine (STM) by studying different “ways of knowing.” Pickstone does not treat science as a single, unchanging activity. Instead, he examines different historical ways in which people have produced, organized, and used knowledge.

1. What does “ways of knowing” mean?

“Ways of knowing” refers to the different methods and practices through which people understand the world. These methods change over time and are connected to social, technological, political, and economic circumstances.