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Thomas F. Gieryn

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American sociologist

Thomas F. Gieryn (born 1950) is Rudy Professor of Sociology at Indiana University. He is also the Vice Provost of Faculty and Academic Affairs. In his research, he focuses on philosophy and sociology of science from a cultural, social, historical, and humanistic perspective. He is known for developing the concept of "boundary-work,"[1] that is, instances in which boundaries, demarcations, or other divisions between fields of knowledge are created, advocated, attacked, or reinforced. He has served on many councils and boards, including the Advisory Board of the exhibition on "Science in American Life" by the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.[2] He retired in 2015 from his professorship at Indiana University.

Awards

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  • 1982, Edwin H. Sutherland Teaching Award, Department of Sociology, Indiana University
  • 1994, President's Award for Distinguished Teaching, Indiana University
  • 1990, Gieryn won the Robert K. Merton Book Award from the Section on Science, Knowledge and Technology of the American Sociological Association.

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References

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  1. ^ Gieryn, Thomas F. (1983). "Boundary-work and the demarcation of science from non-science: strains and interests in professional ideologies of scientists". American Sociological Review. 48 (6). American Sociological Association: 781–795. doi:10.2307/2095325. JSTOR 2095325.
  2. ^ "Thomas F. Gieryn". Indiana University Department of Sociology. Retrieved 2008年09月14日.
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