David Bloor

David Bloor
Born1942 (age 81–82)
Derby, England
Known forStrong Programme
Science and technology studies (STS)
Sociology of scientific knowledge (SSK)
Scientific career
FieldsSociology
InstitutionsUniversity 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.

  1. ^ Latour, B. (1999). "'For Bloor and Beyond' – a reply to David Bloor's 'Anti-Latour'". Studies in History and Philosophy of Science. 30 (1): 113–129. doi:10.1016/s0039-3681(98)00039-9. PMID 11623971.