FAQ About Bruno Latour
What role did Bruno Latour play in Science and Technology Studies (STS)?
Bruno Latour played a foundational role in the development and establishment of Science and Technology Studies (STS) as a distinct academic field. His innovative approaches and creation of Actor-Network Theory (ANT) were pivotal in advancing the study of how scientific knowledge is produced and sustained through networks of people, institutions, technologies, and objects. Latour's work has helped shape the contemporary landscape of STS and has provided scholars with tools to critically assess the socio-technical systems in science.
