Culture Clash. Part 3: Experiments with the Truth

Synopsis

Historians and sociologists of science gleefully dissect many of the myths and legends of scientific discovery, and look at science as a fertile source of many of the images, myths and ideologies which inform contemporary social attitudes and beliefs. With Professor Harry Collins (University of Bath), Professor Steve Woolgar (Brunel University) and Dr Brian Wynne (University of Lancaster).

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Television; Television broadcast. col. 50 min.

Year of production

1993

Availability

Off-air recording licence

Notes

Broadcast BBC 2, Jan 93.

Uses

Discussions on the image of science.

Subjects

Science

Keywords

history of science

Distributor

Name

BBC Television