Ethnography of Science

Ethnography of Science is a research approach that studies how scientific practices and communities function in their natural environments. It involves observing scientists at work, understanding their methods, motivations, and interactions. This field sits within social epistemology, which examines the social aspects of knowledge production. By analyzing the cultural and social dynamics that shape scientific inquiry, ethnography of science reveals how knowledge is constructed, validated, and disseminated, highlighting the role of context, collaboration, and communication in the scientific process. This approach seeks to provide a more nuanced understanding of how science operates beyond just theories and data.