The Social Function of Science
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The Social Function of Science is a seminal 1939 work by J. D. Bernal that analyzes the role of scientific research in society, economics, and politics and argues for its planned, socially responsible organization.
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| The Social Function of Science canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T3933623 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Social Function of Science Context triple: [John Desmond Bernal, notableWork, The Social Function of Science]
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Science in a Free Society
Science in a Free Society is a 1978 philosophical work by Paul Feyerabend that critiques scientific rationalism and argues for pluralism, democracy, and freedom in the practice and governance of science.
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B.
Reflections on the Romance of Science
Reflections on the Romance of Science is a collection of essays by Carl Sagan that explores the history, philosophy, and wonder of scientific discovery.
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C.
Science in Action: How to Follow Scientists and Engineers Through Society
Science in Action: How to Follow Scientists and Engineers Through Society is a foundational work in science and technology studies that examines how scientific facts and technological artifacts are socially constructed through networks of people, practices, and institutions.
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D.
The Art and Politics of Science
The Art and Politics of Science is a memoir by Nobel Prize–winning scientist Harold Varmus that reflects on his life in research and his influential roles in science policy and leadership.
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E.
Science and Culture, and Other Essays
"Science and Culture, and Other Essays" is a collection of influential essays by Thomas Henry Huxley that explore the relationship between scientific thought, education, and Victorian culture.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Social Function of Science Target entity description: The Social Function of Science is a seminal 1939 work by J. D. Bernal that analyzes the role of scientific research in society, economics, and politics and argues for its planned, socially responsible organization.
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A.
Science in a Free Society
Science in a Free Society is a 1978 philosophical work by Paul Feyerabend that critiques scientific rationalism and argues for pluralism, democracy, and freedom in the practice and governance of science.
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B.
Reflections on the Romance of Science
Reflections on the Romance of Science is a collection of essays by Carl Sagan that explores the history, philosophy, and wonder of scientific discovery.
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C.
Science in Action: How to Follow Scientists and Engineers Through Society
Science in Action: How to Follow Scientists and Engineers Through Society is a foundational work in science and technology studies that examines how scientific facts and technological artifacts are socially constructed through networks of people, practices, and institutions.
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D.
The Art and Politics of Science
The Art and Politics of Science is a memoir by Nobel Prize–winning scientist Harold Varmus that reflects on his life in research and his influential roles in science policy and leadership.
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E.
Science and Culture, and Other Essays
"Science and Culture, and Other Essays" is a collection of influential essays by Thomas Henry Huxley that explore the relationship between scientific thought, education, and Victorian culture.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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non-fiction book ⓘ science studies work ⓘ |
| argues |
science is closely linked to economic development
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science is closely linked to political power ⓘ science should be organized to serve social needs ⓘ scientific research should be planned ⓘ |
| author |
J. D. Bernal
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linked to:
John Desmond Bernal
John Desmond Bernal ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| discusses |
funding of scientific research
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organization of research laboratories ⓘ relationship between science and industry ⓘ relationship between science and the state ⓘ role of scientists in society ⓘ |
| genre |
political non-fiction
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science policy ⓘ sociology of science ⓘ |
| hasPart |
analysis of scientific institutions
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historical analysis of science ⓘ proposals for science policy reform ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
Marxist
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materialist ⓘ |
| hasReputation |
classic text in science policy literature
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seminal work in sociology of science ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Marxism
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planned economy ideas ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
economics of science
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organization of scientific research ⓘ planning of science ⓘ politics of science ⓘ science and society ⓘ science policy ⓘ social responsibility of scientists ⓘ |
| notableFor |
early systematic analysis of science as a social institution
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influencing post-war science policy debates ⓘ linking science to social planning ⓘ |
| proposes |
planned organization of scientific research
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socially responsible science ⓘ state planning of science ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1939 ⓘ |
| relatedField |
history of science
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political economy of science ⓘ sociology of knowledge ⓘ |
| relatedWork | Science in History ⓘ |
| timePeriodDiscussed |
early 20th century
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late 19th century ⓘ |
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Subject: The Social Function of Science Description of subject: The Social Function of Science is a seminal 1939 work by J. D. Bernal that analyzes the role of scientific research in society, economics, and politics and argues for its planned, socially responsible organization.
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