Robert K. Merton, a Columbia University sociologist, last night addressed the annual meeting of the Society for Social Studies of Science (4S) at the University Faculty Club.
Merton's speech, which recounted the origins of the history of science, ended the first day of the society's three-day program of seminars and presentations. Merton is considered an important force behind the 4S, and has written a widely-recognized book on the sociology of science.
In the coming two days nearly 40 social scientists, including representatives from abroad, will speak on topics relating to science and government, scientific institutions, and the social implications of technology.
A spokesman from the Congressional Office of Technology Assessment and three researchers from "Computer Horizons" will also address the conference.
The 4S is associated with the Program for Science and International Affairs (PSIA), which in turn grew out of the Center for International Affairs. The program funds scholars studying the influence of science on world politics--in particular, arms control and disarmament.
Members of the Harvard Faculty participating in the conference include Paul M. Doty, Mallinckrodt Professor of Biochemistry, Everett T. Mendelsohn, professor of the History of Science, and Gerald Holton, Mallinckrodt Professor of Physics and professor of the History of Science.
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