Title | Speaking Out: Toward an Institutional Agenda for Refashioning STS Scholars as Public Intellectuals |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Authors | Stevens, Sharon McKenzie |
Journal | Science, Technology, & Human Values |
Volume | 33 |
Issue | 6 |
Pagination | 730-753 |
ISSN | 0162-2439, 1552-8251 |
Abstract | Bijker calls for scholars in science and technology studies (STS) to become public intellectuals by actively working toward “democratizing . . . technological culture.” Many STS scholars have developed practices that support democratic and public activity; yet, these typically require individual commitment with inadequate institutional support. The public work of STS scholars can be better supported through a program that includes (1) using specialist research in nonreproductive educational contexts, (2) redefining and revaluing academic service, (3) developing more accessible ways of writing, and (4) publishing and valuing STS-based texts that circulate among nonacademic audiences. |
URL | http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0162243907310162 |
DOI | 10.1177/0162243907310162 |
Short Title | Speaking Out |
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