Soc 001 chapter 17 PDF

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Paradigm: the framework within which scientists operate Normal science: science conducted within an existing paradigm, as defined by Thomas Kuhn Paradigm shift (scientific revolution): when enough scientific 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 should be unaffected by the personal beliefs or values of scientists but rather should follow 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 atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, resulting in higher global average temperatures Risk society: a society that both produces and is concerned with mitigating risks, especially manufactured risks (ones that result from human activity)...