David Bloor | |
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| Born | 1942 (age 81–82) Derby, England |
| Known for | Strong Programme Science and technology studies (STS) Sociology of scientific knowledge (SSK) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Sociology |
| Institutions | University of Edinburgh |
David Bloor (/blʊər/; born 1942) is a British sociologist. He is a professor in, and a former director of, the Science Studies Unit at the University of Edinburgh. He is a key figure in the Edinburgh school and played a major role in the development of the field of science and technology studies.[1] He is best known for advocating the strong programme in the sociology of scientific knowledge, most notably in his book Knowledge and Social Imagery.