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A broad field encompassing the sociological, political, and economic study of science as a social institution. It examines how scientific knowledge is produced, how research is funded, how scientific careers are structured, and how science interacts with society. It includes studies of scientific controversies, the commercialization of research, and the relationship between science and democracy.
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