science and technology studies
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field of study in which society, politics and culture are studied in how scientific research and technological innovation affect them
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A communications artifact (Rugby Aerial Tuning Inductor) at the Science Museum, London, UK
Science and technology studies (STS) or science, technology, and society is an interdisciplinary field that examines the creation, development, and consequences of science and technology in their historical, cultural, and social contexts.
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