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Book Synopsis: Drawing on a decade of immersive ethnography with NASA's robotic spacecraft teams to create a comparative account of two great space missions of the early 2000s, Janet Vertesi uncovers how the social organization of a scientific team affects their scientific practices and results. In Shaping Science, Janet Vertesi draws on a decade of immersive ethnography with NASA's robotic spacecraft teams to create a comparative account of two great space missions of the early 2000s. Although these missions featured robotic explorers on the frontiers of the solar system bravely investigating new worlds, their commands were issued from millions of miles away by a very human team. By examining the two teams' formal structures, decision-making techniques, and informal work practices in the day-to-day process of mission planning, Vertesi shows just how deeply entangled a team's local organizational context is with the knowledge they produce about other worlds. Using extensive, embedded experiences on two NASA spacecraft teams, this is the first book to apply organizational studies of work to the laboratory environment in order to analyze the production of scientific knowledge itself. Engaging and deeply researched, Shaping Science demonstrates the significant influence that the social organization of a scientific team can have on the practices of that team and the results they yield.
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Discover the secrets behind NASA's groundbreaking space missions in the must-read book Shaping Science: Organizations, Decisions, and Culture on NASA's Teams. Janet Vertesi, an expert in immersive ethnography, takes you on a thrilling journey through a decade of research with NASA's robotic spacecraft teams. Uncovering the connection between social organization and scientific practices, Vertesi sheds light on how the team's structure impacts their results.
Imagine being able to explore new worlds from millions of miles away. In Shaping Science, Vertesi explores two great space missions of the early 2000s. These missions featured brave robotic explorers venturing into the unknown, but their commands were executed by an incredibly human team. By examining the formal structures, decision-making techniques, and day-to-day work practices of these teams, Vertesi reveals the fascinating interplay between a team's local organizational context and the knowledge they generate about outer space.
Be captivated by the groundbreaking insights from Vertesi's extensive experiences within two NASA spacecraft teams. Shaping Science breaks new ground by applying organizational studies of work to the laboratory environment and uncovering the intricate production of scientific knowledge. This engaging and deeply researched book delves into the profound influence that a scientific team's social organization can have on their practices and the impactful results they achieve.
Ready to uncover the secrets of NASA's scientific teams and their incredible achievements? Don't miss out on this opportunity to dive into the fascinating world of NASA's robotic spacecraft missions. Click here to get your copy of Shaping Science: Organizations, Decisions, and Culture on NASA's Teams today!
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