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Book Synopsis: In Aircraft Stories noted sociologist of technoscience John Law tells “stories” about a British attempt to build a military aircraft—the TSR2. The intertwining of these stories demonstrates the ways in which particular technological projects can be understood in a world of complex contexts. Law works to upset the binary between the modernist concept of knowledge, subjects, and objects as having centered and concrete essences and the postmodernist notion that all is fragmented and centerless. The structure and content of Aircraft Stories reflect Law’s contention that knowledge, subjects, and—particularly—objects are “fractionally coherent”: that is, they are drawn together without necessarily being centered. In studying the process of this particular aircraft’s design, construction, and eventual cancellation, Law develops a range of metaphors to describe both its fractional character and the ways its various aspects interact with each other. Offering numerous insights into the way we theorize the working of systems, he explores the overlaps between singularity and multiplicity and reveals rich new meaning in such concepts as oscillation, interference, fractionality, and rhizomatic networks.The methodology and insights of Aircraft Stories will be invaluable to students in science and technology studies and will engage others who are interested in the ways that contemporary paradigms have limited our ability to see objects in their true complexity.
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Are you ready to explore the captivating world of technoscience? Look no further than "Aircraft Stories: Decentering the Object in Technoscience". In this groundbreaking book, renowned sociologist John Law takes you on a captivating journey through the intricate process of building a military aircraft. This isn't just any ordinary aircraft; it's the TSR2, a project that embodies the complexities and contexts of technoscience.
Law challenges conventional notions of knowledge, subjects, and objects, debunking the binary between modernist and postmodernist perspectives. The narrative structure of "Aircraft Stories" mirrors Law's belief that knowledge, subjects, and objects are fractionally coherent, intertwined but not confined to a singular center. As you delve deeper into the story of the TSR2's design, construction, and ultimate cancellation, Law introduces metaphors that illuminate the aircraft's fractional nature and the dynamic interactions between its various elements.
Prepare to be fascinated by concepts like oscillation, interference, fractionality, and rhizomatic networks. Law's exploration of singularity and multiplicity will revolutionize the way you think about systems. Whether you're a student in science and technology studies or simply curious about the intricate workings of objects, "Aircraft Stories" will undoubtedly expand your understanding and challenge prevailing paradigms. Don't miss out on the opportunity to uncover true complexity.
Enhance your knowledge and broaden your horizons with "Aircraft Stories: Decentering the Object in Technoscience". Embrace the power of understanding systems on a deeper level. Explore the world of fractionally coherent objects and discover a new perspective on how they shape our lives. Order your copy today.
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