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David Bloor is a British sociologist who trained in philosophy and mathematics. He was born in 1942 and has emerged as one of the most important figures in sociology studies. He is a professor in the Science Studies Unit at the University of Edinburgh, UK. Before embarking into the study of psychology, Bloor carried out research at Cambridge in philosophy of science.
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Bloor authored and published "Knowledge and Social Imagery (1st edition) in 1976. His work focused on scientific knowledge and its relation to sociology.
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In 1983, Bloor published "Wittgenstein: A Social Theory of Knowledge." (https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-1-349-17273-3) presenting an exposition of Wittgenstein's work in regards to society vs. the individual.
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Bloor co-authored "Scientific Knowledge: A Sociological Analysis" in 1996 with John Henry and Barry Barnes. Focusing on the idea that science is a highly social enterprise easily influenced by the culture surrounding it. This was the first introduction of social studies of science.
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David Bloor has made numerous contributions to both the scientific and sociology communities. His works have opened a new era into the studies of the attractions between sociology and science. Bloor has attributed countless articles, numerous books, and research into the how humans view and act upon science.
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