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Strong programme-1970s /David Bloor June 28, 1942- Present Day
In the 1970s David Bloor and his Colleagues came up with their own branch of sociology at Edinburgh School of Sociology which carried on into the early 1980s. what the Strong Programme entails is the explanation of science in the sociology sense by explaining all scientific beliefs to the same standard and with the same kind of explanations. The Strong programme is broken into 4 parts. Each part providing a foundation to treat social concepts with fairness whether true or false. -
Field of STS (Science, Technology and Society) 1970s/ David Bloor June 28, 1942- Present Day
in the 1970s Because of Bloor’s major influence In Sociology and because of the “strong Programme” which talked about the principle of symmetry as a major point which led to a new and influential sociology branch known as Science and technology studies or Science, Technology and Social studies (STS). STS is the study of how all human concepts lead or affect scientific research or technological advances and then these same new advances shape our culture, society, and politics. -
Knowledge and Social Imagery (1976)/ David Bloor June 28, 1942- Present Day
In the year 1976, David Bloor published the 1st edition of the book Knowledge and social imagery. This book sparked a large debate with philosophers, positivists, and historicists for example who argued against Bloor’s ideas against “weak programme” and the start of the Strong Programme. Bloore released a 2nd edition of the book responding to critics and reviews. Bloor’s book and ideas were very influential to the world of sociology and launched new branches of sociology. -
John Desmond Bernal Prize (1996)/ David Bloor June 28, 1942- Present Day
In 1996 David Bloor was awarded the John Desmond Bernal Prize. This prize is awarded annually to scholars who have made significant contributions to the field of Science and Technology Studies which began in 1981. Bloor made major contributions to the field of sociology and this award shows his influence towards progressing in multiple fields.
