The Society

Society for Social Studies of Science is the oldest and largest scholarly association devoted to understanding science and technology. While as many of us study technology as science, we continue to use our original name, or simply "4S".

Mission

The Society for Social Studies of Science exists to facilitate communication across conventional boundaries that separate the disciplines and across national boundaries that separate scholars.

4S includes

scholars in sociology, anthropology, history, philosophy, political science, economics, and psychology
areas of study that fall outside of the traditional academic disciplines such as feminist studies and cultural studies, as well as those addressing science and technology for the public
studies of knowledge, policy, R&D, the development and use of specific technologies
working scientists and engineers interested in the social aspects of their fields
members of the public who have an interest in the way that science and technology affect their lives

Annual membership rates are $45 for professionals and $22 for students and for scholars from Central/Eastern Europe and developing countries. The low cost of membership allows students and scholars from developing countries to receive all the benefits of a professional association at reduced rates.

Our journal is mailed first class, at no extra charge, to all members worldwide. Members also receive Technoscience Updates, a monthly email publication summarizing events in the field. Read more about membership in 4S.

Contact Information

Telephone USA-225-578-5311

Fax USA-225-578-5102

Department of Sociology
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803 USA

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