Reviews for Diffusion of New Technologies in the Post-Communist World

The average rating for Diffusion of New Technologies in the Post-Communist World based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2020-08-02 00:00:00 Jill Calipari Clear, comprehensive, well-argued and readable, this book is a deserved classic in the field of Science & Technology Studies. Jasanoff examines the co-construction of law and science over the past generation, focusing on toxic torts and bio-medical technologies, arguing that the "conflict" between law and science is a constructive interplay of two very American epistemological systems, one largely well-suited to building civic consensus in highly contested areas. How on earth this book could've gotten two two-star ratings is beyond me.

Review # 2 was written on 2015-08-26 00:00:00 Joe Anderson Very well-written and while it's certainly dated (a technology book doesn't age well, especially after more than a decade), its lessons still apply today quite well. I read this one for work and was constantly impressed with Jasanoff's writing. However, as it was one I read for information and not for pleasure, saying that I "liked it" (3 stars) is sufficient. A solid start for people interested in the topic of how courts deal with (and don't deal with) technology.