De ambivalente maatschappelijke rol en taak van wetenschapsstudies

Abstract

The ambivalent societal role and task of science studies Science studies in the Netherlands have grown out of the Science (Technology) and Society movement, and this is still visible in the interest in normative and societal issues. The history of the Science (Technology) and Society movement shows differentiation into a critical and problem-solving branch, and a reflective and academic branch, with many overlaps and interactions. The message of the movement is now accepted and actively taken up by governments and scientific establishments. To maintain the critical and reflective position, an ironic distance to messages of progress is necessary- and possible.