Social Studies of Science Journal
This collection contains essays written in response to Hurricane Katrina, initially presented at the 2005 Social Studies of Science meetings, and recently published in the society's journal, Social Studies of Science, volume 37, no. 1 (February 2007). Social Studies of Science is devoted mainly to the results of original research, whether empirical or theoretical, which bring fresh light to bear on the concepts, processes, development, mediations and consequences of modern science and technology, and on the analysis of their social nature. Social Studies of Science covers a diverse range of topics, publishing important papers on new concepts, new methods and new research results. The journal is a vital, responsive and continuing resource for all academics in the field, and for a wide range of readers interested in the analysis of modern society.
"Overflow and Containment in the Aftermath of Disaster" Essay originally published, Social Studies of Science, vol 37, no 1 (February 2007):... [view]
"American and Dutch Coastal Engineering: Differences in Risk Conception and Differences in Technological Culture" Essay originally published,... [view]
"Situation Normal? Repairing a Risky Ecology" Essay originally published, Social Studies of Science, vol 37, no 1 (February 2007):135-142 [view]
"Stewardship Politics and the Control of Wild Weather: Levees, Seawalls, and State Building in 17th-Century France" Essay originally published in... [view]
"Distributing Risks and Responsibilities: Flood Hazard Mitigation in New Orleans" Essay originally published, Social Studies of Science, vol 37, no... [view]
""The Day After the Hurricane": Infrastructure, Order, and the New Orleans Police Department's Response to Hurricane Katrina" Essay originally... [view]
"Environmental Justice and Expert Knowledge in the Wake of a Disaster" Essay originally appeared in, Social Studies of Science, vol 37, no 1... [view]
"Hurricane Stories, From Within" Essay originally appeared in Social Studies of Science, vol 37, no 1 (February 2007):97-102. [view]
Introduction to special discussion of Hurricane Katrina in Social Studies of Science, vol 37, no 1 (February 2007): 93-95 [view]