Adolf, Marian
Knowledge: Is Knowledge Power?
- ISBN 13:
- 9781138685680
- author:
- Adolf, Marian
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 326
- Dimensions:
- 5.25(w) x 7.75(h) x (d)
- Genre:
- Sociology Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Knowledge Is Knowledge Power? This book explores the concept of knowledge in modern society from a sociological perspective. It examines how knowledge is produced, where it resides, and who owns it, tracing its many ways into the fabric of contemporary life. The authors pursue an original approach to understanding knowledge, questioning whether it always benefits us and if we will ever know all there is to know. By weaving together various aspects of modern society, they shed light on the complex relationships between knowledge, power, and our world today. Through this thought-provoking analysis, readers can gain a deeper understanding of how knowledge shapes our lives and the societies we live in.