HST 120: Introduction to Science & Technology Studies
Reading Response 1: Foundational Ideas

Read the following :

1. SEP article on Ludwik Fleck
2. Selections from Mumford, Technics and Civilization (1934) - Available on Moodle
3. Selections from Schumpeter, Capitalism, Socialism, and Democracy (1942) - Available on Moodle

Then, compose a reading response of approximately 300-500 words. Identify the main ideas in each of the readings, and then address this question: how can these ideas enrich our understanding of science, technology, and medicine?

Please email your response papers to me no later than 2 hours before class starts. You should send me your response in the body of an email - no MS Word attachments please!

Please also print your response, bring it to class, and be prepared to share your thoughts.