Chapter 17 - Science, the Environment and Society
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9 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Paradigm | the framework within which scientists operate |
| Normal Science | science conducted within an existing paradigm, as defined by Thomas Kuhn |
| Paradigm Shift or Scientific Revoltuion | when enough anomalies accrue to challenge the existing paradigm, showing that it is incomplete or inadequate to explain all observed phenomena |
| Normative view of science | the notion that science is unaffected by the personal beliefs or values of scientists but rather follows objective rules of evidence |
| Boundary Work | work done to maintain the border between legitimate and non legitimate science within a specific scientific discipline or between legitimate disciplines. |
| Matthew effect | a term used by sociologists to describe the notion that certain scientific results get more notoriety and influence based on the existing prestige of the researchers involved. |
| Global warming | rising atmosphere concentrations of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases as well as higher global average temperatures |
| Risk society | a society that both produces and is concerned with mitigating risks, especially manufactured risks (ones that results from human activity) |
| Digital divide | differential access to telecommunications and information technologies based on socioeconomic status |
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